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FM12 FPO

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,239 mi
Last recorded90,239 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 FPO
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 90,239 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 86,833 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 84,421 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 84,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,180 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 81,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,611 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 74,611 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,384 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 73,383 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 58,518 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 58,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,343 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,785 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 42,154 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FM12 FPO is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black 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 FM12 FPO, 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 FM12 FPO registered?

FM12 FPO is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is FM12 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 FPO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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