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EK12 ZXD

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,510 mi
Last recorded140,510 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZXD
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 140,510 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 140,509 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 125,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 125,569 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 114,127 miles

No exhaust emissions detected

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside slightly corroded at rear end

Pass 22 May 2023 101,690 miles

All brake pads around two thirds worn

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

Pass 23 May 2022 88,565 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip, centre left (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 75,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - All 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 59,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 52,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Wheel alignment

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,817 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,600 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside tyre bald on inner edge

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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EK12 ZXD is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK12 ZXD, 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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EK12 ZXD is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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