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EJ12 NCO

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,858 mi
Last recorded116,858 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 NCO
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 116,858 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2025 113,056 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 108,442 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 108,442 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,721 miles

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

Rear noise from rear handbrake shoes, recommend inspection

under covers obscuring view

Fail 5 Jun 2023 103,686 miles

Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation boot (9.1.1 (a))

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

Rear noise from rear handbrake shoes, recommend inspection

under covers obscuring view

Pass 6 Jun 2022 92,978 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 82,239 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 76,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,010 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 65,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,324 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 54,324 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,617 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 38,182 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EJ12 NCO is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ12 NCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ12 NCO registered?

EJ12 NCO is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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