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EF61 OVW

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,647 mi
Last recorded132,647 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 OVW
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 132,647 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 116,901 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,583 miles

Little reserve travel left on hand brake

Pass 25 Jan 2020 95,890 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 95,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 84,102 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,291 miles

Engine covers and under trays

no smoke detected on emissions test

Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,625 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Osf tyre worn on both edges

Fail 22 Jan 2015 47,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre is worn on outer edge

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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EF61 OVW is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF61 OVW, 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 EF61 OVW registered?

EF61 OVW is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is EF61 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 OVW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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