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EA62 VYM

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,064 mi
Last recorded150,064 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 VYM
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 150,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 150,063 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbing on droplink (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 137,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 137,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 124,559 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 124,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 114,583 miles

Emissions too low to record

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

Pass 30 May 2022 99,306 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 99,305 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 91,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,611 miles

emissions not detected by smoke meter

Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,991 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 50,991 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,251 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,568 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,171 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,302 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,357 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

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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EA62 VYM is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA62 VYM, 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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EA62 VYM is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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