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M28 JXG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,135 mi
Last recorded89,135 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 JXG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 89,135 miles

Front n/s and o/s head light units water ingress

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s worn to approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 80,632 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 80,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm , also slight perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, also slight perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,730 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 58,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,757 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,312 miles

both front brake discs corroading

Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,268 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 24,782 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,134 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 18,006 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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M28 JXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JXG, 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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What year was M28 JXG registered?

M28 JXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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