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BD12 YDF

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,560 mi
Last recorded123,560 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YDF
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 123,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 111,398 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,512 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 103,509 miles

All direction indicators not working All indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 94,518 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 94,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,766 miles

emissions undetected peak

Pass 22 Jul 2017 60,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,508 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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BD12 YDF is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD12 YDF, 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 BD12 YDF registered?

BD12 YDF is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is BD12 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 YDF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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