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C5 SNN

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,289 mi
Last recorded131,289 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SNN
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 131,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,464 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 122,489 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 122,344 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyres requires decelerometer test (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken from weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 118,686 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 118,685 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,016 miles

Front exhaust clamp split

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on the tread, slight damage on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on the tread, has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 110,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust clamp split

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on the tread, slight damage on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on the tread, has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,646 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Fail 2 Dec 2020 106,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 100,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,731 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,404 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,626 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 18 Apr 2016 61,419 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 SNN is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C5 SNN, 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 C5 SNN registered?

C5 SNN is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is C5 SNN safe to buy?

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