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FH12 XBG

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,662 mi
Last recorded107,662 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 XBG
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 107,662 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 92,477 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 92,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pad worn metal to metal/heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn metal to metal on nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2023 87,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,710 miles

full under tray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2022 80,682 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

full under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 72,403 miles

brake pad warning lamp on but pads have more than 50% left

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,965 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,429 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 26 Sep 2018 51,401 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 42,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,024 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,242 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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FH12 XBG is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FH12 XBG, 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 FH12 XBG registered?

FH12 XBG is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is FH12 XBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 XBG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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