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S888 HOL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,358 mi
Last recorded140,358 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 HOL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 140,358 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 126,293 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,014 miles

Front brake pipe not properly hold

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,867 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 87,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,749 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 80,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,120 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,894 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,821 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 43,980 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 28,681 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edges

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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S888 HOL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S888 HOL, 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 S888 HOL registered?

S888 HOL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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