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S4 CGN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,969 mi
Last recorded41,969 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 CGN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 41,969 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 40,692 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 40,665 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front braking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 38,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,580 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 36,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 34,637 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 34,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 32,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2020 30,250 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 30,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,124 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,336 miles

Offside Front brake lightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,572 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,686 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 17,633 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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S4 CGN 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 S4 CGN, 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 S4 CGN registered?

S4 CGN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is S4 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 CGN 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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