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WH57 HAT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,261 mi
Last recorded109,261 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH57 HAT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 109,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 101,210 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2022 98,000 miles

OIL LEAK

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,736 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,519 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,224 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,672 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,767 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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WH57 HAT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WH57 HAT, 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 WH57 HAT registered?

WH57 HAT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is WH57 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH57 HAT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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