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OG12 SJM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,837 mi
Last recorded80,837 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOG12 SJM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 80,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 73,066 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust cat mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 64,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 60,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing but not excessively (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 51,184 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 51,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,111 miles

Under guards and engine bay covers fitted.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Aug 2020 47,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under guards and engine bay covers fitted.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,549 miles

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

Windscreen Washers Poor

Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,202 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 39,202 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,551 miles

Front axle tyres runflats, rear axle normal tyres.

Rear wiper blade split

Under guards and engine covers fitted

Washer fluid level warning message on dash.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 33,551 miles

Front axle tyres runflats, rear axle normal tyres.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Under guards and engine covers fitted

Washer fluid level warning message on dash.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,033 miles

covers fitted top and underside

Fail 13 Jul 2016 30,033 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

covers fitted top and underside

Pass 18 Sep 2015 24,382 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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OG12 SJM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OG12 SJM, 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 OG12 SJM registered?

OG12 SJM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is OG12 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OG12 SJM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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