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FL12 XZN

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,471 mi
Last recorded98,471 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XZN
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 98,471 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 91,485 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,198 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 90,198 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 84,923 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2022 84,923 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 77,290 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 77,290 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction toys on dashboard and air freshners hanging from miror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 72,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,627 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 63,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,353 miles

both front tyres bold on inner

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,786 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 25,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XZN is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

FL12 XZN is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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