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R26 MOM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,753 mi
Last recorded168,753 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 MOM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 168,753 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 168,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 164,464 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 143,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 112,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,775 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 102,087 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 102,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 88,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,066 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,087 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,278 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 46,992 miles

front and rear pads and disc's low

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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R26 MOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 R26 MOM, 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 R26 MOM registered?

R26 MOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is R26 MOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 MOM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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