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SJ12 VGA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,809 mi
Last recorded84,809 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 VGA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 84,809 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 84,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 80,260 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 78,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,410 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 66,035 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 66,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 54,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,330 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,400 miles

both rear tyres getting low on 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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SJ12 VGA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SJ12 VGA, 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 SJ12 VGA registered?

SJ12 VGA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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