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AA5971MK

2012 BMW X1

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,442 mi
Last recorded138,442 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA5971MK
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 138,442 miles

exhaust down pipe nuts very rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2025 138,424 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust down pipe nuts very rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2024 118,348 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 118,348 miles

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

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

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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AA5971MK is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AA5971MK, 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 AA5971MK registered?

AA5971MK is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is AA5971MK safe to buy?

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