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PE52 ARL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,651 mi
Last recorded89,651 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 ARL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 89,651 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 85,467 miles

All 4 tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 83,546 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,519 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 81,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,472 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 65,285 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,379 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 54,376 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PE52 ARL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 PE52 ARL, 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 PE52 ARL registered?

PE52 ARL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is PE52 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE52 ARL 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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