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FH61 DXZ

2012 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,270 mi
Last recorded124,270 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 DXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 124,270 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 122,632 miles

Rear rear seats could not be inspected

Pass 1 Apr 2024 119,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 116,765 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 116,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 110,924 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 110,921 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 99,554 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 99,554 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,215 miles

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

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear & corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

parking brake performance poor advise inspection & possible adjustment

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high & offside front (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear & corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

parking brake performance poor advise inspection & possible adjustment

Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,564 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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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FH61 DXZ is a 2012 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FH61 DXZ, 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 FH61 DXZ registered?

FH61 DXZ is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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