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EM52 KER

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,056 mi
Last recorded104,056 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM52 KER
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 104,056 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease, some 1 has applied sealer

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

below car covered in plastic preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Apr 2025 104,049 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 in all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail inner fixing nut no locking device (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease, some 1 has applied sealer

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

below car covered in plastic preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2024 94,339 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front both sides inner steering rack arms worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

below car covered in plastic preventing full inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2024 94,336 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front both sides inner steering rack arms worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

below car covered in plastic preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2023 82,230 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 82,211 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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,656 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 72,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,048 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 68,048 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 28 May 2019 63,351 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 63,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 56,557 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 45,980 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 38,038 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,333 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 35,333 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,520 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 29,391 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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EM52 KER is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EM52 KER, 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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EM52 KER is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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