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DB02 EAB

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 EAB
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025
Fail 25 Oct 2024 78,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 71,167 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

Fail 2 Oct 2023 71,162 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,954 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,754 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 55,754 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,996 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 48,704 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 43,582 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 43,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,945 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 38,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 33,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,689 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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DB02 EAB is a 2012 BMW X1 in White 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 DB02 EAB, 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 DB02 EAB registered?

DB02 EAB is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is DB02 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB02 EAB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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