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DE12 MPU

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,525 mi
Last recorded110,525 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 MPU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 110,525 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw in outer side wall edge ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 110,524 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw in outer side wall edge ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 105,584 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated DIFF END (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 97,619 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 97,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 88,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,608 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 75,156 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 75,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,104 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (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 edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1a)

diesel emissions to low to register on machine

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,775 miles

diesel emission readings to low to register on machine

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,497 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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DE12 MPU 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 DE12 MPU, 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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DE12 MPU is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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