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DN12 VZG

2012 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,237 mi
Last recorded102,237 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VZG
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 102,237 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

low emissions

Pass 23 May 2025 98,619 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,473 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 93,473 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 87,280 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 83,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 83,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 80,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 75,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 71,498 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 1 Nov 2018 61,105 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 61,103 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on canvess (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 48,846 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,269 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,150 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 23,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,685 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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DN12 VZG is a 2012 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN12 VZG, 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 DN12 VZG registered?

DN12 VZG is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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