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BG 2848

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,519 mi
Last recorded69,519 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG 2848
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 69,519 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 62,432 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 62,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Side-Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 55,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R, Outer Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 47,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OS NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 38,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,054 miles

Under-Trays, Obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 21,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 17,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 10,330 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 4,590 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 4,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BG 2848 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BG 2848, 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 BG 2848 registered?

BG 2848 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is BG 2848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG 2848 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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