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FE12 GXR

2012 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,082 mi
Last recorded93,082 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 GXR
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 93,082 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 85,217 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 55,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover , sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2021 40,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F lower rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly worn on edges

front exhaust joint clamp starting to split

Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement braking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 29 Jan 2020 35,260 miles

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

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

covers & trays

no emissions detected

Pass 18 Jan 2019 32,402 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

covers & trays

Pass 19 Jan 2018 28,670 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 25,126 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,612 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

engine pans

Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,725 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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FE12 GXR is a 2012 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE12 GXR, 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 FE12 GXR registered?

FE12 GXR is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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