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FM12 HVY

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,113 mi
Last recorded119,113 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 HVY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 119,113 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 111,537 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 104,857 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))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 97,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 84,926 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 84,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 79,699 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,709 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 69,709 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,249 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,318 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 57,216 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,138 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working faulty comes on then off. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 39,191 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,191 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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FM12 HVY is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HVY, 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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FM12 HVY is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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