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C5 BEV

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,425 mi
Last recorded115,425 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BEV
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 May 2025 115,425 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 109,582 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 96,891 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 84,864 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 76,309 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 69,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,685 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 57,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,245 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 49,779 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 44,252 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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C5 BEV is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C5 BEV, 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 C5 BEV registered?

C5 BEV is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is C5 BEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 BEV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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