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BJ12 VLX

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,469 mi
Last recorded159,469 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VLX
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 159,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 144,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 122,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,901 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 99,588 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 99,585 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 91,650 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,932 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple areas of damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 76,273 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 76,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 64,897 miles

OFFSIDE WASHER JET BROKEN BUT NEARSIDE ADJUSTED TO WASH BOTH

Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm, just passed at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,336 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,856 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ12 VLX 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 86.7%.

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 BJ12 VLX, 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 BJ12 VLX registered?

BJ12 VLX is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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