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X28 JDE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,013 mi
Last recorded86,013 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 JDE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 86,013 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 81,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod arm has slight play.

Fail 8 Jan 2025 81,425 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod arm has slight play.

Pass 31 Jan 2024 80,934 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 76,864 miles

rear brake pads worn 70%

small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2021 75,568 miles

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Washers weak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 75,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Washers weak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,309 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 69,885 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,644 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,955 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,065 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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X28 JDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X28 JDE, 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 X28 JDE registered?

X28 JDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is X28 JDE safe to buy?

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