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FL62 VCA

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,682 mi
Last recorded148,682 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 VCA
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 148,682 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 145,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 141,238 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 141,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 134,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 128,003 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 122,726 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 114,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 104,524 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,604 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 VCA is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

FL62 VCA is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is FL62 VCA safe to buy?

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