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A17 RNS

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

175,095 mi
Last recorded175,095 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RNS
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 175,095 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 175,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 165,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front ball joint dust covers starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 92,468 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 27 Jan 2025 92,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Feb 2024 155,588 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 155,588 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 89,473 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,784 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 81,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 135,794 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,251 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 75,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 126,992 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 126,820 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 69,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 122,035 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,206 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 98,794 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 39,095 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,208 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,000 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 18,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,676 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 8,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,575 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,457 miles

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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A17 RNS is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 A17 RNS, 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 A17 RNS registered?

A17 RNS is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is A17 RNS safe to buy?

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