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S88 HAD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,654 mi
Last recorded105,654 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 HAD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 105,654 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower front arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer treads very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer treads very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 100,498 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 30 May 2025 100,498 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,810 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm back bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2022 78,554 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 61,240 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 52,530 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 52,530 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 40,543 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 11,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 7,863 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 HAD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HAD, 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

How do I check the history of S88 HAD?

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What year was S88 HAD registered?

S88 HAD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is S88 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 HAD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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