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BK55 DEL

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,482 mi
Last recorded123,482 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 DEL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 123,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 123,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 116,058 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 109,964 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 109,951 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,097 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,666 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel seek dealer advise (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail in tyre o/e 2012 change asap. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/e tyre 2012 change asap. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,317 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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BK55 DEL is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BK55 DEL, 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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BK55 DEL is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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