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DN12 VZH

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,042 mi
Last recorded156,042 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VZH
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 156,042 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 156,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 128,631 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 110,114 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 110,109 miles

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 23 May 2020 104,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 96,923 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 96,752 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2018 89,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 89,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 86,037 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

front wheels are rotating the wrong way

Pass 30 Apr 2016 77,263 miles

both front alloy wheels fitted wrong arrow not facing forward

Pass 20 May 2015 70,399 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 May 2015 70,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 VZH is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DN12 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

DN12 VZH is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is DN12 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 VZH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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