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M88 ERM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 ERM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 89,583 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2026 89,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2024 87,335 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,258 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 89,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,752 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 70,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 60,322 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,074 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 42,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,491 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,970 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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M88 ERM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M88 ERM, 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 M88 ERM registered?

M88 ERM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is M88 ERM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 ERM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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