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AP12 CBF

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,323 mi
Last recorded95,323 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 CBF
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside wax oiled

Pass 14 Sep 2024 91,036 miles

Central Rear Lower Wiper arm - blade not fully touching rear screen

Engine /Gearbox - Large top cover & Undertray fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,812 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 86,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,438 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,323 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,547 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 68,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 50,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn and has small cuts

Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 24,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 24,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,947 miles

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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AP12 CBF is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black 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 AP12 CBF, 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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AP12 CBF is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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