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FL62 BYF

2012 BMW X1

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,286 mi
Last recorded106,286 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 BYF
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 106,286 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 106,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 95,117 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 95,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak broken off at front flexi joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 85,151 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 78,132 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,270 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,727 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,921 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 47,122 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,549 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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FL62 BYF is a 2012 BMW X1 in Bronze 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 FL62 BYF, 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 FL62 BYF registered?

FL62 BYF is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is FL62 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 BYF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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