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DY12 VOK

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,842 mi
Last recorded113,842 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VOK
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 113,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adjustment sensor damaged but still functioning

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 109,266 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 109,266 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 103,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,722 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 95,722 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,641 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 86,629 miles

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

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

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2021 71,743 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2020 63,616 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 58,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 58,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,601 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,749 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,526 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,226 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,891 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 36,891 miles

Front Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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DY12 VOK is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY12 VOK, 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 DY12 VOK registered?

DY12 VOK is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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