2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · SW62 WBF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT test on 14 May 2025 at 129,566 miles. While the record shows a failure just twelve days prior to that pass at the same mileage, the immediate re-test and subsequent pass suggest a minor defect that was quickly rectified rather than a deep systemic mechanical failure. Since 2022, the car has maintained a clean record with no recorded defects, indicating a consistent level of basic mechanical upkeep. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,255 miles per year. Data shows a steady progression, moving from 86,125 miles in March 2022 to 104,439 miles in March 2023, and then to 119,227 miles by March 2024. The interval of roughly 10,000 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests confirms the vehicle is in regular use rather than suffering long periods of inactivity or storage-related neglect. Given the lack of recorded advisories or faults in the last three years, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear components common to this model at this mileage bracket. A buyer should check the condition of the suspension bushes and control arms for tearing, as these often degrade at high mileage regardless of a clean MOT history. Attention should also be paid to potential corrosion on the exhaust system and the state of the brake discs and calipers, as the MOT only identifies issues once they reach a legal safety threshold.