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BL12 FXM

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,911 mi
Last recorded110,911 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 FXM
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 110,911 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 110,911 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 102,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 95,856 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge,, 2.9mm in place,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

advise, parking brake lever travel

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

undertrays/sill covers fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2023 89,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise, parking brake lever travel

o/s/r brake pad wear indicator wire rubbing on road wheel,, recommend check

undertrays and sill covers fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,329 miles

advance parking brake lever travel

exhaust emissions passed, reading too low to register on smoke meter

o/s/f tyre, worn slightly on edges,, tread ok

parking brake performance has just met MOT MIN requirements, recommend check

plastic under trays and sill covers etc fitted, limiting view

Pass 19 Jan 2021 74,980 miles

advance parking brake lever travel

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,105 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust emissions passed,, too low to register on smoke meter

recommend having steering track checked

under trays and engine covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 9 Jul 2019 65,048 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust emissions passed,, too low to register on smoke meter

recommend having steering track checked

under trays and engine covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly devoid of tread on edges,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance 19%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

under trays and engine covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 19 Jul 2018 57,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly devoid of tread on edges,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm in place,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance 19%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

under trays and engine covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

advise, handbrake travel

exhaust emissions very low, does not register on smoke meter

under trays and engine covers fitted ,limiting view

Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,699 miles

advise, handbrake travel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

exhaust emissions low, will not register on smoke meter

under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 13 Jul 2016 41,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

advise, handbrake travel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

exhaust emissions low, will not register on smoke meter

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 27 Jun 2015 32,680 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 32,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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BL12 FXM is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL12 FXM, 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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BL12 FXM is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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