2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · SW62 VVC
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 51,991 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
SW62 VVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2024
- 51,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW62 VVC Mileage History
- 11/03/202248,682 mi
- 11/05/202350,763 mi+2,081 mi
- 18/05/202350,763 mi
- 17/04/202451,991 mi+1,228 mi
- 18/04/202451,991 mi
Average of roughly 1,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW62 VVC 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 (SW62 VVC) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35y18 92 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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