2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · SO62 UKW
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 132,491 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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SO62 UKW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2021
- 132,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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SO62 UKW MOT History
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12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (SO62 UKW) between August 2015 and September 2021.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SO62 UKW Mileage History
- 31/08/201529,814 mi
- 19/09/201647,658 mi+17,844 mi
- 29/08/201763,048 mi+15,390 mi
- 30/08/201763,048 mi
- 04/09/201878,616 mi+15,568 mi
- 04/09/201878,616 mi
- 13/09/201994,011 mi+15,395 mi
- 20/09/201994,271 mi+260 mi
- 23/09/2020112,512 mi+18,241 mi
- 24/09/2020112,513 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/2021132,490 mi+19,977 mi
- 14/09/2021132,491 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 17,002 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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