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FL12 KYS

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,771 mi
Last recorded143,771 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 143,771 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 143,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2024 133,912 miles

O/S/ HANDBRAKE LOW EFFORT

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING ON DASH

Fail 19 Jul 2024 133,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

O/S/ HANDBRAKE LOW EFFORT

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING ON DASH

Pass 23 Jun 2023 121,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Bracket defective on headlamp

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 109,998 miles

REAR TYRES LOW

TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES WORN O/S AND N/S

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,228 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside obligatory mirror held on with tape but is secure

Pass 21 May 2020 84,681 miles

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

Offside obligatory mirror held on with tape but is secure

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 75,624 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 67,641 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,460 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 34,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,499 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 KYS is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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