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REZ 2488

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,510 mi
Last recorded115,510 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREZ 2488
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 115,510 miles

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

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

engine cover/under trays

Pass 5 Dec 2024 106,383 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted * (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + uneven wear * (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at rearmost fixing point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated

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

Parking Brake efficiency 18% Brake lock 0% NS REAR LAZY: Readings 100 / 190 KgF

Fail 5 Dec 2024 106,383 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted * (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + uneven wear * (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at rearmost fixing point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated

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

Parking Brake efficiency 18% Brake lock 0% NS REAR LAZY: Readings 100 / 190 KgF

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output internal water ingress / condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited visibility (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel * (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 95,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output internal water ingress / condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited visibility (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel * (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,572 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Nov 2022 89,474 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 70,843 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 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 15 Nov 2019 64,171 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting near gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 55,689 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,687 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 26,662 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 7,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 7,255 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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REZ 2488 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 REZ 2488, 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 REZ 2488 registered?

REZ 2488 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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