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R21 SGG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,057 mi
Last recorded101,057 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 SGG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 101,057 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,420 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,582 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2024 87,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Engine running badly / miss fire (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2023 79,039 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing slightly low and cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,455 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 64,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,293 miles

Front washers very weak

Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,101 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All slightly perishing. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre worn on edges.

n/s/r tyre perished in between treads.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,113 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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R21 SGG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R21 SGG, 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 R21 SGG registered?

R21 SGG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is R21 SGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 SGG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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