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2012 BMW 1 SERIES
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- Registration AX12BKD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 22 Apr 2027
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 151,383 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp is dull.
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Several. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diagonal arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end or inner track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diagonal arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Tinted lamp (very dull). (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Lamp tinted (very dull). (4.8.2 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 151,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted. (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted. (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp is dull.
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Several. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diagonal arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end or inner track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diagonal arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Tinted lamp (very dull). (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Lamp tinted (very dull). (4.8.2 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,309 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,096 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,767 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,588 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
20 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,518 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2022 13 Jun 20267 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,935 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
28 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,534 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- engine covers & under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm requires attention ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted large flat spot, requires attention (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm requires attention ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,418 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside steering arm has some play
- wipers smearing
- stone chips in windscreen
- engine and sill and under trays fitted
- Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,639 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2018 13 Jun 202620 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,131 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2017 13 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,812 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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AX12BKD was registered on 2012-07-26
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