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A12 VJN

2016 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,356 mi
Last recorded23,356 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VJN
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 23,356 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 20,151 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 17,124 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and wearing outer edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 13,625 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 10,850 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2022 10,850 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 8,381 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 6,020 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 6,020 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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A12 VJN is a 2016 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 47,484 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 A12 VJN, 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 10 years old, this BMW X1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 VJN?

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What year was A12 VJN registered?

A12 VJN is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is A12 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 VJN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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