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AR11 TRA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,957 mi
Last recorded76,957 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR11 TRA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,957 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,115 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 65,444 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept are below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 65,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept are below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 59,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 53,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,325 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 47,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective water ingress in the headlight. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 41,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 41,961 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT SPACING OF DIGITS (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 34,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 27,513 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,452 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 15,856 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,852 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,744 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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AR11 TRA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AR11 TRA, 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 AR11 TRA registered?

AR11 TRA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AR11 TRA safe to buy?

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