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C16 ATA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,409 mi
Last recorded71,409 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 ATA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,409 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 68,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 62,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 57,452 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 57,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 50,798 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 48,642 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 48,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,795 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 39,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 39,275 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 35,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,676 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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C16 ATA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C16 ATA, 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 C16 ATA registered?

C16 ATA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is C16 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 ATA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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