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SM12 GGV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,627 mi
Last recorded99,627 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GGV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 99,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 90,860 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 83,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 76,851 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,980 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 66,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,412 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 66,412 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 63,143 miles

Underside covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,542 miles

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,585 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,621 miles

Nearside 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)

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,556 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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SM12 GGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 SM12 GGV, 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 SM12 GGV registered?

SM12 GGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is SM12 GGV safe to buy?

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