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A11 OAU

2012 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,699 mi
Last recorded116,699 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 OAU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 116,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 116,699 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 109,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 104,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 98,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 1 Feb 2022 95,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,337 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,644 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,158 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,023 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,898 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin touching sensor , appear to be close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 58,898 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin touching sensor , appear to be close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,465 miles

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

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

edges of osf tyre worn

inner edge of nsr tyre worn

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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A11 OAU is a 2012 BMW X1 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A11 OAU, 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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A11 OAU is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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