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P77 AEF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,869 mi
Last recorded87,869 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP77 AEF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 87,869 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 87,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,266 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 84,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 84,113 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 79,751 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,219 miles

Both Front Tyres wearing on Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner Edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 74,219 miles

Both Front Tyres wearing on Edges

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear {replaced} (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner Edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,128 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 50,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,379 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,109 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 10 Oct 2016 24,096 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn outer edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn outer edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,917 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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P77 AEF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P77 AEF, 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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P77 AEF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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