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P111 TYX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,461 mi
Last recorded78,461 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 TYX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 75,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,072 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 68,194 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,948 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,647 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 56,592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,992 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 49,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,009 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,617 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,307 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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P111 TYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P111 TYX, 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 P111 TYX?

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What year was P111 TYX registered?

P111 TYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is P111 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 TYX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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