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GA08 SJA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,706 mi
Last recorded158,706 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA08 SJA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 158,706 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2026 158,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 149,774 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 140,582 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,801 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 92,042 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 91,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 64,753 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 47,357 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 44,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 41,793 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 41,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 36,836 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front pads on 4mm and touching pad sensor

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 24,008 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tyre tread

Fail 23 Oct 2015 24,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tyre tread

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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GA08 SJA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GA08 SJA, 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 GA08 SJA registered?

GA08 SJA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is GA08 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA08 SJA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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