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BU51 DOM

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,969 mi
Last recorded122,969 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 DOM
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 122,969 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 122,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 114,660 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 114,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,994 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,425 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,224 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 72,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,367 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front suspension, Lower, Rear suspension arm inner bush's. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall heavily scuffed but not exposing cords.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip in screen. (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front suspension, lower, rear arm inner bush's. (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S Rear. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,652 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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BU51 DOM 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 BU51 DOM, 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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BU51 DOM is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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