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256 OAF

2012 BMW X1

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,268 mi
Last recorded82,268 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration256 OAF
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 82,268 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 75,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 71,881 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 71,881 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,690 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 71,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,697 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad wearing thin

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 69,073 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,877 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,492 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre very low on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,692 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread (advise replacement)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,243 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge in places

Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,460 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,680 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily worn from inner edge not long before cords are exposed

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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256 OAF is a 2012 BMW X1 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 66,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 256 OAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 256 OAF registered?

256 OAF is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is 256 OAF safe to buy?

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