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A26 HNY

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,455 mi
Last recorded103,455 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 HNY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 103,455 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 103,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 86,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,007 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,442 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 68,442 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,187 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 49,187 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 39,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,293 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 69,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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A26 HNY is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A26 HNY, 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 A26 HNY registered?

A26 HNY is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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