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DG12 ZBR

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,548 mi
Last recorded188,548 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 ZBR
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 188,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive At the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 176,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure rubbing against disc

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS/OS Rear tyres down to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under shields fitted to front and sides

Fail 5 Mar 2024 176,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure rubbing against disc

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS/OS Rear tyres down to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under shields fitted to front and sides

Pass 16 Mar 2023 161,622 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Plastic under shields fitted to front and sides

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 142,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Plastic under shields fitted to front and sides

Pass 12 Mar 2021 128,998 miles

GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT AND SIDES OF VEHICLE

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,857 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,384 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 96,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,472 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,272 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

manufacturers covers fitted obscuring access to some components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 55,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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DG12 ZBR 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 DG12 ZBR, 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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DG12 ZBR is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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