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C25 CTA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,438 mi
Last recorded94,438 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 CTA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 89,842 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2023 72,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2022 68,836 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,997 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,702 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,233 miles

Emissions too low to register

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,269 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 51,269 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed caused by split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed caused by cut damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 40,954 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 40,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,538 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,578 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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C25 CTA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C25 CTA, 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 C25 CTA registered?

C25 CTA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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