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EK12 SGY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,894 mi
Last recorded52,894 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SGY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 52,894 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2025 51,407 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 48,761 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 45,243 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 41,850 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm (2.3 (a) (i))

protective under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 24 May 2021 39,085 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 21 May 2020 37,926 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement to rack output arm (2.3 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 29 May 2019 35,449 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 25 May 2018 32,009 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack output arm (2.3 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 24 May 2018 32,006 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack output arm (2.3 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 21,954 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 17,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EK12 SGY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK12 SGY, 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 EK12 SGY registered?

EK12 SGY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is EK12 SGY safe to buy?

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