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EJ62 FAM

2012 BMW X1

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,342 mi
Last recorded180,342 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 FAM
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 180,342 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 175,336 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 175,321 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front exhaust flex pipe broken

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 143,698 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 143,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,903 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 167,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,854 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,011 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 64,173 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,136 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,625 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,728 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 27,563 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer shoulders worn

Offside Front tyre inner and outer shoulders worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ62 FAM is a 2012 BMW X1 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ62 FAM, 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 EJ62 FAM registered?

EJ62 FAM is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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