2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · SR62 JVE
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 121,539 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR62 JVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 121,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SR62 JVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (SR62 JVE) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SR62 JVE Mileage History
- 25/05/2023111,695 mi
- 07/06/2023111,703 mi+8 mi
- 05/07/2024119,295 mi+7,592 mi
- 10/07/2024119,302 mi+7 mi
- 15/07/2025121,539 mi+2,237 mi
Average of roughly 4,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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