2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · UP12 WHU
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 119,688 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UP12 WHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 119,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UP12 WHU 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 (UP12 WHU) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs not producing correct beam pattern both dipped beam. ”.
UP12 WHU Mileage History
- 14/02/2023100,290 mi
- 15/01/2024104,415 mi+4,125 mi
- 25/01/2025114,538 mi+10,123 mi
- 01/08/2026119,688 mi+5,150 mi
- 03/08/2026119,688 mi
Average of roughly 5,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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