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A22 CBX

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,129 mi
Last recorded166,129 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 CBX
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 166,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 146,447 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing loose and glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 146,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing loose and glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 127,915 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 127,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber separated from hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,708 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 114,708 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working damaged and in-op. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,671 miles

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

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 18 Mar 2021 87,233 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 87,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,948 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,778 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 50,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 40,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,3mm (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level low

engine cover fitted

n/s/front fog lamp lens broken

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,040 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,049 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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A22 CBX is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 2,488cc 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 A22 CBX, 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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A22 CBX is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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