2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · YJ61 VRM
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 91,375 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ61 VRM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 91,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YJ61 VRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (YJ61 VRM) between July 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YJ61 VRM Mileage History
- 11/07/202574,565 mi
- 04/07/202691,375 mi+16,810 mi
Average of roughly 17,161 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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