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BA55 LJH

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,294 mi
Last recorded101,294 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 LJH
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 101,294 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dead on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 87,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR LIGHTS TINTED

Pass 22 Jun 2024 73,753 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,810 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2022 61,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 58,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,974 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,085 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,386 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,123 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 27,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,004 miles

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

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)

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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BA55 LJH is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BA55 LJH, 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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BA55 LJH is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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