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FL12 GNU

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,088 mi
Last recorded173,088 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 GNU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 173,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 151,879 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 132,878 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arms rear bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 114,377 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 94,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,355 miles

Front brake discs worn low

Fail 8 Jan 2021 80,355 miles

Front brake discs worn low

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 66,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,822 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,281 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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FL12 GNU 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 92.3%.

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 GNU, 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 FL12 GNU registered?

FL12 GNU is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FL12 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 GNU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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