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DE04 OVE

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,417 mi
Last recorded115,417 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 OVE
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 115,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 115,409 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 115,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load Buckle (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower steering column universal joint slight wear or play

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 110,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,348 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 86,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,143 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,895 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,145 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 50,145 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,372 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 30,332 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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DE04 OVE is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE04 OVE, 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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DE04 OVE is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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