2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · YC62 DPX
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 118,165 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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YC62 DPX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 118,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC62 DPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (YC62 DPX) between September 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), 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.
YC62 DPX Mileage History
- 07/09/201524,877 mi
- 17/10/201526,204 mi+1,327 mi
- 30/09/201633,797 mi+7,593 mi
- 02/10/201741,345 mi+7,548 mi
- 13/10/201847,688 mi+6,343 mi
- 14/10/201954,035 mi+6,347 mi
- 14/10/202059,727 mi+5,692 mi
- 19/10/202165,666 mi+5,939 mi
- 08/10/202272,290 mi+6,624 mi
- 11/10/202379,815 mi+7,525 mi
- 17/10/202493,390 mi+13,575 mi
- 08/08/2025109,547 mi+16,157 mi
- 08/08/2026118,165 mi+8,618 mi
Average of roughly 8,544 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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