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M28 ELX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,822 mi
Last recorded109,822 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 ELX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 109,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2025 109,822 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2024 107,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 104,550 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,227 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 94,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,108 miles

rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,853 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 9 Oct 2019 77,853 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less tham2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,424 miles

Engine cover/under cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly wearing from outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 69,424 miles

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

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

Engine cover/under cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly wearing from outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,433 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Offside Rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,416 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,540 miles

cut in nsf tyre

cut in osr tyre

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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M28 ELX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M28 ELX, 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.

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M28 ELX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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