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300 DEF

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,254 mi
Last recorded105,254 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 DEF
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 105,254 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 95,568 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 85,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,591 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,450 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,416 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,621 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2017 46,688 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 46,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,634 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 35,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,088 miles

osf tyre wearing inner edge

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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300 DEF is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 300 DEF, 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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300 DEF is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is 300 DEF safe to buy?

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