2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · SW62 BCV
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 91,356 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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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SW62 BCV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 91,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW62 BCV Mileage History
- 13/11/201536,769 mi
- 11/11/201643,329 mi+6,560 mi
- 04/11/201747,942 mi+4,613 mi
- 09/11/201852,466 mi+4,524 mi
- 11/11/201957,361 mi+4,895 mi
- 11/12/202062,311 mi+4,950 mi
- 14/07/202165,198 mi+2,887 mi
- 09/07/202270,885 mi+5,687 mi
- 12/07/202375,936 mi+5,051 mi
- 10/06/202479,699 mi+3,763 mi
- 05/06/202585,224 mi+5,525 mi
- 09/06/202691,356 mi+6,132 mi
Average of roughly 5,164 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SW62 BCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (SW62 BCV) between November 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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