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DK12 FJN

2012 BMW X1

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,136 mi
Last recorded114,136 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 FJN
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 114,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 112,833 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 109,754 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 109,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 95,939 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,792 miles

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

oil level above maximum

Fail 30 Jul 2020 86,646 miles

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

oil level above maximum

Pass 11 May 2019 71,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 71,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 52,721 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,008 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,033 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 11,118 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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DK12 FJN is a 2012 BMW X1 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DK12 FJN, 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 DK12 FJN registered?

DK12 FJN is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DK12 FJN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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