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BC11 BGC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,491 mi
Last recorded78,491 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 BGC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 78,491 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 78,489 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 65,895 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 64,508 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 55,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,667 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,589 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,737 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 46,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 34,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 30,386 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 30,373 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,913 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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BC11 BGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BC11 BGC, 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 BC11 BGC registered?

BC11 BGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is BC11 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC11 BGC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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