2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · W12 KAD
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/10/2012. Recorded mileage 128,822 miles. MOT valid until 04/06/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
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W12 KAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 128,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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W12 KAD Mileage History
- 06/04/2023106,457 mi
- 27/04/2024115,147 mi+8,690 mi
- 20/05/2025116,657 mi+1,510 mi
- 23/05/2025116,660 mi+3 mi
- 06/06/2026128,822 mi+12,162 mi
Average of roughly 7,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W12 KAD 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 (W12 KAD) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2026 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 (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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