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C26 SGC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,358 mi
Last recorded152,358 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 SGC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 152,358 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 134,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 114,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test will require attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Fail 29 May 2024 114,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test will require attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 9 Jun 2023 88,247 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner road wheel is damaged

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,650 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 75,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,556 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 61,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 51,469 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 51,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 44,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,766 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,639 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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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C26 SGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C26 SGC, 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 C26 SGC registered?

C26 SGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is C26 SGC safe to buy?

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