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CS51 HAY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,095 mi
Last recorded167,095 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS51 HAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 167,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 156,992 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2024 142,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 131,984 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,573 miles

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2021 105,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 91,718 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 68,783 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,097 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres sidewalls beginning to crack

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,317 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,406 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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CS51 HAY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CS51 HAY, 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 CS51 HAY registered?

CS51 HAY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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