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DS61 BVF

2012 BMW X1

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,074 mi
Last recorded78,074 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 BVF
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre flexi both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre flexi both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 77,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre flexi both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre flexi both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,534 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 69,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fedd from abs to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle to body. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle to caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle to body. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi to caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 69,307 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords starting to show through inner edge, 225/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords just showing 225/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below limit 1.55 mm of tread, 225/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fedd from abs to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle to body. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle to caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords just starting to show, 225/50/17, run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle to body. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi to caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 64,217 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (x2) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 64,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (badly scored) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (x2) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,957 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,601 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,917 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 46,358 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,171 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 42,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,265 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,640 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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DS61 BVF is a 2012 BMW X1 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DS61 BVF, 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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DS61 BVF is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 18 February 2012.

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