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M12 MXT

2018 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,096 mi
Last recorded91,096 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 MXT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 91,096 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,766 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 53,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 86,923 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 86,923 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 49,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 82,521 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 45,438 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 74,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,397 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 34,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2021 27,770 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,057 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,968 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 39,131 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 17,536 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 17,536 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake reaction bush leaking oil.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,908 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 13,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M12 MXT is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2018 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 39,784 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 M12 MXT, 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 8 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M12 MXT registered?

M12 MXT is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2018.

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