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G12 ARA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,193 mi
Last recorded121,193 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 ARA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 121,193 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 121,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 117,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 103,099 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,752 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,800 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,588 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,598 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 47,451 miles

Damage to near side skirt not causing a sharp edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 47,451 miles

Damage to near side skirt not causing a sharp edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G12 ARA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G12 ARA, 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 G12 ARA registered?

G12 ARA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is G12 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G12 ARA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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