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D16 ALB

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,384 mi
Last recorded81,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 ALB
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 81,384 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 76,950 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 72,936 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 69,225 miles

front bottom pully severely deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2023 69,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bottom pully severely deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2022 64,691 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 61,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 57,350 miles

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

Tracking

Pass 24 Jan 2019 51,062 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 51,061 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 47,268 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,623 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Valve stem perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,420 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,034 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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D16 ALB is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D16 ALB, 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 D16 ALB registered?

D16 ALB is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is D16 ALB safe to buy?

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