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AD12 GBZ

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,438 mi
Last recorded103,438 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 103,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 97,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 97,106 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 93,072 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 81,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,276 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 72,247 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,106 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 68,220 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2019 68,220 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,546 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,012 miles

Offside Front brake dragging very slightly. (not showing on RBT)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 52,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing "feathered" on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake dragging very slightly. (not showing on RBT)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,152 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 24,346 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,433 miles

slight uneven tyre wear on o/s/f tyre

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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AD12 GBZ is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD12 GBZ, 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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AD12 GBZ is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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