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68 CJ

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,239 mi
Last recorded114,239 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration68 CJ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 114,239 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 106,192 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 106,192 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, wrong bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 98,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened perished,no excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber peeling back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 89,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber peeling back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,569 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 81,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,069 miles

Nearside Front rubber strut top mount slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 38,069 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake tension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake tension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rubber strut top mount slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front rubber strut top mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 10,036 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 10,036 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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68 CJ is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 68 CJ, 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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68 CJ is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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