2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · CA53 LNN
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 86,131 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,131 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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CA53 LNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 86,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CA53 LNN 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 (CA53 LNN) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CA53 LNN Mileage History
- 21/03/202375,848 mi
- 07/03/202479,510 mi+3,662 mi
- 11/03/202479,511 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/202582,614 mi+3,103 mi
- 16/03/202686,131 mi+3,517 mi
Average of roughly 3,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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