2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · JN53 ENS
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 92,537 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JN53 ENS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 92,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JN53 ENS 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 (JN53 ENS) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JN53 ENS Mileage History
- 16/02/202475,302 mi
- 20/03/202585,560 mi+10,258 mi
- 20/03/202585,562 mi+2 mi
- 24/03/202692,535 mi+6,973 mi
- 24/03/202692,537 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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