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FH61 DZS

2012 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,929 mi
Last recorded146,929 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 DZS
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 146,929 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 142,946 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 133,295 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 126,164 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 122,994 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 122,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,221 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 107,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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 28 Jan 2020 91,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 91,209 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 76,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear track control arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 76,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear track control arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear track control arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,150 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 66,150 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,926 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR seat - not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Nail in NSR tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to bubble around unions (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 11 Mar 2016 40,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted to NSR seat - not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Nail in NSR tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to bubble around unions (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,113 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 29,229 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 29,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DZS is a 2012 BMW X1 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH61 DZS registered?

FH61 DZS is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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