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A6 YPL

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,090 mi
Last recorded113,090 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 YPL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 113,090 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 113,090 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 90,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,691 miles

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 Aug 2022 76,255 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,612 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,064 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 57,359 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,316 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 53,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,919 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,117 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 18,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inside

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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A6 YPL is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A6 YPL, 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 A6 YPL registered?

A6 YPL is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is A6 YPL safe to buy?

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