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AF12 SDV

2012 BMW X1

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,020 mi
Last recorded119,020 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SDV
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 119,020 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 116,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 110,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50r17 Dot 39/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 39/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,736 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,771 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 84,752 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 72,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 65,369 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,303 miles

Front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,689 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,937 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF12 SDV is a 2012 BMW X1 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF12 SDV, 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 AF12 SDV registered?

AF12 SDV is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is AF12 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 SDV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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