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EK62 ZVG

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,542 mi
Last recorded121,542 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 ZVG
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 121,542 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 121,542 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 106,461 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Fail 6 May 2025 105,735 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 22 May 2024 88,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 79,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake caliper support clip missing but brake performance not currently effected

Fail 2 May 2023 79,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake caliper support clip missing but brake performance not currently effected

Pass 30 May 2022 70,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 60,947 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 56,710 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 56,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,967 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning light on (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 50,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working block (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning light on (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,803 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,617 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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EK62 ZVG is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK62 ZVG, 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 EK62 ZVG registered?

EK62 ZVG is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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