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FL12 GWV

2012 BMW X1

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,351 mi
Last recorded113,351 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 GWV
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 113,351 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake effort just meets mot requirement / system may need repair or adjustment

brake warning light on at time of mot

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 17 Nov 2025 113,351 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake effort just meets mot requirement / system may need repair or adjustment

brake warning light on at time of mot

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 20 Nov 2024 109,965 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,274 miles

Front exhaust pipe clamp starting to crack

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vibration damper cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,833 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 90,377 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 77,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,662 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,239 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 GWV is a 2012 BMW X1 in Red 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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

FL12 GWV is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is FL12 GWV safe to buy?

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