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R88 LWX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,018 mi
Last recorded73,018 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 LWX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 73,018 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 47,435 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 46,644 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear wiper smearing

Rear washers not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre edges wearing perishing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under cover fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides just met with legal limit strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,713 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under cover fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,866 miles

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

emissions to clean

Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on outer edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,677 miles

Exhaust emmissions too clean to test

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 LWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

R88 LWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is R88 LWX safe to buy?

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