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E12 SLT

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,257 mi
Last recorded131,257 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 SLT
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 131,257 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 115,476 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 115,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure impact damage (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened stabilizer link/arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 110,797 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 110,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 102,667 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 102,667 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both front washers not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also badly cracked/Perished (14 years old) 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40R18 R/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40R18 R/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm,Badly cracked/Perished (14 years old) 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 95,712 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,426 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 88,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 75,358 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 75,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,883 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,711 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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E12 SLT is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E12 SLT, 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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E12 SLT is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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