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C1 JNF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,367 mi
Last recorded51,367 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 JNF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 51,367 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 49,935 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 45,247 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,651 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 37,460 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 34,461 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 32,873 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 29,454 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 27,161 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 23,195 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 18,123 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 13,024 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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C1 JNF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C1 JNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C1 JNF registered?

C1 JNF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is C1 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 JNF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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