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BU62 YVG

2012 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,231 mi
Last recorded140,231 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 YVG
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 140,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 133,826 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 124,887 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 118,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 112,213 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 112,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,454 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,912 miles

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some items

Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,843 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,828 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has splits to inner and outer side walls

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake service warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,958 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 42,538 miles

osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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BU62 YVG is a 2012 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BU62 YVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU62 YVG registered?

BU62 YVG is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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