2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · TE12 JEN
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 64,852 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TE12 JEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 64,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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TE12 JEN 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 (TE12 JEN) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TE12 JEN Mileage History
- 01/09/202259,057 mi
- 30/08/202361,950 mi+2,893 mi
- 11/09/202464,494 mi+2,544 mi
- 18/09/202564,845 mi+351 mi
- 18/09/202564,852 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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