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EX62 XBL

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,108 mi
Last recorded147,108 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 XBL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 147,108 miles

Headlamps slightly insecure (nearside just acceptable)

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 135,603 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 128,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 128,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 120,079 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 117,015 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 117,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,582 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2020 110,582 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,572 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,474 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 70,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,330 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 55,327 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,274 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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EX62 XBL is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey 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 EX62 XBL, 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 EX62 XBL registered?

EX62 XBL is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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