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WM12 HAE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,080 mi
Last recorded100,080 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 HAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 100,080 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,307 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower - front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 95,725 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,533 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,841 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,436 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,305 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 68,122 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joint.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,397 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 60,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,041 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,233 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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WM12 HAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WM12 HAE, 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 WM12 HAE registered?

WM12 HAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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