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M8 XDN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,959 mi
Last recorded125,959 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 XDN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 125,959 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 116,353 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,833 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 98,833 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,409 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,162 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,734 miles

Both front tyres showing age cracks

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack arm

Fail 15 Oct 2020 73,734 miles

Both front tyres showing age cracks

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 23 Dec 2019 71,616 miles

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Offside Front Slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 28 Dec 2018 68,173 miles

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack arm

Fail 28 Dec 2018 68,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, On 3mm, Inner edge bald, DOT 4414, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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Offside Front Slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 2 Jan 2018 63,665 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55-16V - Tyre bald on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 63,665 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55-16V - Tyre bald on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 53,507 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

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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M8 XDN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M8 XDN, 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 M8 XDN registered?

M8 XDN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is M8 XDN safe to buy?

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