2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YS62 OSX
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 142,327 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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YS62 OSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2026
- 142,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YS62 OSX 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 (YS62 OSX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision detached (7.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
YS62 OSX Mileage History
- 11/09/2024124,013 mi
- 18/09/2024124,120 mi+107 mi
- 22/08/2025132,975 mi+8,855 mi
- 05/09/2025132,978 mi+3 mi
- 24/09/2026142,327 mi+9,349 mi
Average of roughly 9,006 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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