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AM52 ARA

2016 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,166 mi
Last recorded74,166 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 ARA
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 74,166 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 67,652 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 59,641 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,674 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 43,484 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,182 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,031 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 Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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AM52 ARA is a 2016 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 47,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM52 ARA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM52 ARA?

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What year was AM52 ARA registered?

AM52 ARA is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is AM52 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 ARA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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