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BK03 JAM

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,207 mi
Last recorded117,207 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 JAM
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 117,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion detected (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has signs of corrosion detected (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 117,207 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion detected (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has signs of corrosion detected (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 114,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion detected under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion detected under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion detected under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion detected under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 114,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 105,835 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 102,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 95,714 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 95,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,961 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2019 68,419 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 May 2018 58,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim sensor arm broken. Headlamps not self adjusting.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,661 miles

N/S/F Fog light Broken

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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BK03 JAM 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 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 BK03 JAM, 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 BK03 JAM registered?

BK03 JAM is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 16 September 2012.

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