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AN53 ETE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,153 mi
Last recorded98,153 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN53 ETE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 98,153 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,124 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 93,686 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,081 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack arm ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both shoulders and 4mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre screw in shoulder of tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remains and worn on shoulders and screw (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 83,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover damaged leaving sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack arm ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both shoulders and 4mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre screw in shoulder of tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remains and worn on shoulders and screw (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,672 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 75,672 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,929 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Hand brake high little effort until top

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,853 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 57,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre cracking / deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,899 miles

All tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 49,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres cracking

Brake wear warning on dash

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,334 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 30,298 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 30,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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AN53 ETE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AN53 ETE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AN53 ETE registered?

AN53 ETE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is AN53 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN53 ETE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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