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BW12 BFN

2012 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,809 mi
Last recorded67,809 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BFN
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 67,809 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,213 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 59,505 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 59,467 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 56,301 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 53,084 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 50,336 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF control arm rear bush slightly deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 50,336 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF control arm rear bush slightly deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 47,152 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 45,952 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,260 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,852 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,476 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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BW12 BFN is a 2012 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BW12 BFN, 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 BW12 BFN registered?

BW12 BFN is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BW12 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 BFN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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