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R88 ACH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,516 mi
Last recorded97,516 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 ACH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 97,516 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,202 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm and outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,596 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre tread castellated

Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,989 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 79,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 75,287 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 75,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,345 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,104 miles

Offside Front Small cut in tread has reached the cord

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,120 miles

both front tyres starting to get worn on outer edges of tread

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,883 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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R88 ACH 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 92.3%.

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 R88 ACH, 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 R88 ACH registered?

R88 ACH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 November 2012.

Is R88 ACH safe to buy?

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