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EF61 SYR

2012 BMW X1

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,693 mi
Last recorded96,693 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 SYR
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 96,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper adrift

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear seat belts unchecked due to seat covers

Fail 5 Jan 2026 96,688 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower bumper adrift

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear seat belts unchecked due to seat covers

coolant level low

Pass 7 Jan 2025 88,112 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 88,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 80,684 miles

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 21 Dec 2022 72,969 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,007 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 64,697 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,343 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 59,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/zr 17 98y xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 49,153 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,319 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 41,319 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 May 2017 32,516 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 28,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,810 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 16,814 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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EF61 SYR is a 2012 BMW X1 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

EF61 SYR is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is EF61 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 SYR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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