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B5 CDB

2012 BMW X1

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,844 mi
Last recorded40,844 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CDB
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 40,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 39,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 35,881 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 33,500 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 32,291 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 29,508 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front axle rear lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

poor operation on windscreen washers

Pass 25 Jul 2016 18,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,159 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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B5 CDB is a 2012 BMW X1 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B5 CDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 CDB registered?

B5 CDB is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is B5 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 CDB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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