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FL12 GNF

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,428 mi
Last recorded160,428 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 GNF
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 160,428 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 160,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 150,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 137,268 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 125,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 111,411 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,544 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 96,176 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,934 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear edges

Fail 27 Feb 2017 67,934 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,831 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,282 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)

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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FL12 GNF is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black 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 FL12 GNF, 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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FL12 GNF is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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