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M88 JCY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,967 mi
Last recorded122,967 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 JCY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 122,967 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp unit.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 122,967 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp unit.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 115,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face in very poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake fluctuating and readings slightly low. Further investigation required

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face in very poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake fluctuating and readings slightly low. Further investigation required

Pass 6 Nov 2023 105,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear hand brake holding but has a judder

Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,954 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,530 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,955 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,591 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,372 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,079 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 22,076 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres wearing very low in places (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

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

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

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 JCY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 M88 JCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M88 JCY registered?

M88 JCY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is M88 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 JCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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