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DS12 HZM

2012 BMW X1

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,437 mi
Last recorded105,437 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 HZM
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 105,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 105,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 85,403 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 85,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 83,431 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 76,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,012 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 72,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,887 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake has low performance

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 62,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake has low performance

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,140 miles

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

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

parking brake performance on nearside is low.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,895 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,837 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,060 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,932 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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DS12 HZM is a 2012 BMW X1 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS12 HZM, 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 DS12 HZM registered?

DS12 HZM is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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