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AJ52 NKJ

2023 BMW 1 Series

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,812 mi
Last recorded119,812 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 119,812 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 119,646 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 119,646 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 110,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 110,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light full of water (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed inner tie rod worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 100,669 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 96,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished - Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 0819, 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished - Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 1719, 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers - Upper covers adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 86,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,122 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 82,122 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,435 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake grabbing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 60,882 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 59,493 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 59,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 88Y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 51,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,922 miles

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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AJ52 NKJ is a 2023 BMW 1 Series in Black. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ52 NKJ, 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 3 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ52 NKJ is a 2023 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 June 2023.

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