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R28 AAM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,768 mi
Last recorded69,768 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 AAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 69,768 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 65,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,576 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 28 Mar 2023 62,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,378 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 59,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing on shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 53,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,838 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,311 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,179 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

offside front tyre bald on the edges and prished

Fail 7 Mar 2018 30,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 88Y (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front brake discs lipped/worn

offside front tyre bald on the edges and prished

Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,715 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,326 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 20,069 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 20,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and honeycomb effect (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and honeycomb effect (6.3.4a)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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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R28 AAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R28 AAM, 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 R28 AAM registered?

R28 AAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is R28 AAM safe to buy?

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