2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y23 EGM
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 126,650 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y23 EGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 126,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y23 EGM 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 (Y23 EGM) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y23 EGM Mileage History
- 25/10/202294,107 mi
- 19/10/2023103,015 mi+8,908 mi
- 25/10/2023103,066 mi+51 mi
- 18/10/2024113,613 mi+10,547 mi
- 31/10/2025126,650 mi+13,037 mi
Average of roughly 10,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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