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FG12 MKV

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,517 mi
Last recorded137,517 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 MKV
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 137,517 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 137,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 120,790 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 120,790 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,884 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 90,098 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 90,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,874 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 71,871 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,661 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,997 miles

WEAR TO FRONT + REAR BRAKE PADS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 45,795 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,701 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 42,701 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on the outer edge 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,628 miles

front inner brake pads low

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre worn both edges

offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 11 Apr 2017 36,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread 225/5017 (4.1.D.1a)

front inner brake pads low

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre worn both edges

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,802 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 24,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FG12 MKV is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG12 MKV, 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 FG12 MKV registered?

FG12 MKV is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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