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E90 KVN

2012 BMW X1

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

160,676 mi
Last recorded160,676 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE90 KVN
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 160,676 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsf,osf (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 nsf,nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 8 May 2026 158,080 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 158,174 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 158,101 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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 153,599 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 153,594 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction car slight misfires (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 155,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 148,694 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 153,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2023 146,635 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 146,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 150,087 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 145,014 miles

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 145,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 131,544 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 100,521 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,853 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 136,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2019 136,207 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 130,369 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,430 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 56,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 109,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,776 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,620 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,760 miles

screen damaged crack upper central

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,666 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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E90 KVN is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 E90 KVN, 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 E90 KVN registered?

E90 KVN is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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