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BT12 EPU

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,183 mi
Last recorded118,183 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 EPU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 118,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 115,478 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,923 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 109,923 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2023 105,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,759 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover under cover & sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 87,045 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,248 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 62,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,356 miles

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,424 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,272 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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BT12 EPU is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT12 EPU, 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 BT12 EPU registered?

BT12 EPU is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is BT12 EPU safe to buy?

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