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CT12 HCY

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,414 mi
Last recorded168,414 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 HCY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 168,414 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 168,316 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear-facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect signs of oil loss (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear-facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside screen washer weak

Pass 22 Dec 2023 161,945 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 161,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2023 155,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 148,392 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,294 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 141,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,362 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 132,362 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 119,234 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 119,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 106,544 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,502 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted restricting view of components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CT12 HCY is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CT12 HCY, 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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CT12 HCY is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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