2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · X12 RAN
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 51,459 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X12 RAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 51,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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X12 RAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (X12 RAN) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (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.
X12 RAN Mileage History
- 27/10/202246,543 mi
- 11/10/202348,163 mi+1,620 mi
- 17/10/202449,855 mi+1,692 mi
- 30/10/202551,459 mi+1,604 mi
Average of roughly 1,634 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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