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R777 GBW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,761 mi
Last recorded40,761 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 GBW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 40,761 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2025 40,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 38,260 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 35,508 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 32,553 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 28,772 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 25,717 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 22,598 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 19,149 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 15,825 miles

n/s front tyre worn smooth outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 12,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 8,287 miles

Rear wiper blade split

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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R777 GBW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 R777 GBW, 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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What year was R777 GBW registered?

R777 GBW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is R777 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R777 GBW 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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