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AX12 KNF

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,407 mi
Last recorded182,407 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 KNF
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 182,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 168,971 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 153,841 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 153,841 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 133,607 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 115,301 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 115,295 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 101,217 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 101,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 95,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush is weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush is weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,696 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges - no cords showing.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,631 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre worn on both edges

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

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

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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AX12 KNF 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 AX12 KNF, 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 AX12 KNF registered?

AX12 KNF is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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