2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · YH62 VLP
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 82,283 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 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 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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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YH62 VLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 82,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YH62 VLP 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 (YH62 VLP) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YH62 VLP Mileage History
- 04/12/202259,552 mi
- 21/12/202364,588 mi+5,036 mi
- 15/01/202575,009 mi+10,421 mi
- 04/03/202682,283 mi+7,274 mi
- 04/03/202682,283 mi
Average of roughly 7,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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