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PE12 PLX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,295 mi
Last recorded51,295 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 PLX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 51,295 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 43,659 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 36,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 31,490 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 27,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 27,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 26,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 25,649 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 25,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 24,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 23,784 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 21,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PE12 PLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PE12 PLX, 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

How do I check the history of PE12 PLX?

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What year was PE12 PLX registered?

PE12 PLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is PE12 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 PLX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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