2012 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · X2 AMB
2012 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 38,503 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
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X2 AMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 38,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X2 AMB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (X2 AMB) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
X2 AMB Mileage History
- 23/08/202234,380 mi
- 15/08/202335,392 mi+1,012 mi
- 10/09/202436,646 mi+1,254 mi
- 05/09/202537,446 mi+800 mi
- 27/08/202638,503 mi+1,057 mi
Average of roughly 1,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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