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S88 ASN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,949 mi
Last recorded74,949 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 ASN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 74,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 68,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 63,524 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary lock seized/damaged and difficult to close (3.1 (c))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 17% (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 57,083 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 51,961 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 48,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,304 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,227 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 47,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,364 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,968 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,906 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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S88 ASN 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 91.7%.

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 S88 ASN, 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 S88 ASN registered?

S88 ASN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is S88 ASN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 ASN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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