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FJ12 VKE

2012 BMW X1

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,560 mi
Last recorded46,560 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 VKE
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 46,560 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 45,830 miles

Rear nsr shock bush worn

engine oil leak

Fail 28 May 2025 45,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear nsr shock bush worn

engine oil leak

secondary brake/free play

Fail 20 May 2025 45,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2024 43,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 40,676 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 40,671 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle also smoking at fast test (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 6 May 2022 35,940 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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FJ12 VKE is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ12 VKE, 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 FJ12 VKE registered?

FJ12 VKE is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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