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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

M28 ELXMOT history

M28 ELX is a blue diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 109,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

M28 ELX blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,822 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M28 ELX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M28 ELX was last recorded at 109,822 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 2,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,034 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,788 miles
Average per year
5,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,822 miles
  • 2024 – 107,034 miles
  • 2023 – 104,550 miles
  • 2022 – 99,227 miles
  • 2021 – 94,333 miles
  • 2020 – 86,108 miles
  • 2019 – 77,853 miles
  • 2018 – 69,424 miles
  • 2017 – 61,433 miles
  • 2016 – 51,416 miles
  • 2015 – 49,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,822 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,822 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,822 miles
    Test number
    279893435996
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  2. Fail109,822 miles (+2,788)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,822 miles
    Test number
    480790050230
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  3. Pass107,034 miles (+2,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,034 miles
    Test number
    183639896502
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass104,550 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,550 miles
    Test number
    735933691125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,227 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    155488008371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,333 miles (+8,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,333 miles
    Test number
    410417607303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass86,108 miles (+8,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    355227637084
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a slight leak

  8. Pass77,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,853 miles
    Test number
    617005633212
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  9. Fail77,853 miles (+8,429)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,853 miles
    Test number
    107185452287
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less tham2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  10. Pass69,424 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,424 miles
    Test number
    349625596890
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly wearing from outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail69,424 miles (+7,991)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,424 miles
    Test number
    883504813341
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly wearing from outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass61,433 miles (+10,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,433 miles
    Test number
    118279753168
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perishing

  13. Pass51,416 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,416 miles
    Test number
    323095964072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,540 miles
    Test number
    130129863601
    • AdvisoryCut in nsf tyre
    • AdvisoryCut in osr tyre

Questions about M28 ELX

Does M28 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M28 ELX is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M28 ELX?
The MOT on M28 ELX is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M28 ELX done?
M28 ELX was recorded at 109,822 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 5,990 miles a year.
Has M28 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M28 ELX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on M28 ELX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M28 ELX find?
M28 ELX passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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