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SG12 KGZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,287 mi
Last recorded133,287 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 KGZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 133,287 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 133,287 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S and O/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 124,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 124,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 118,951 miles

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

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 118,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 107,048 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,324 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,811 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 63,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 58,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 55,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,006 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,333 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,095 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 46,095 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,634 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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SG12 KGZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG12 KGZ, 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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SG12 KGZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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