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FT12 BYJ

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,830 mi
Last recorded113,830 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 BYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 113,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside back big bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering hoses insecure in front of engine

Fail 21 May 2026 113,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside back big bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering hoses insecure in front of engine

Pass 23 May 2025 102,167 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 91,572 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 91,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 81,351 miles

Front tyres wearing heavily on the inside.the n/s/f needs changing asap

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

Pass 30 May 2022 71,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 59,185 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 59,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 38,755 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 38,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2018 32,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,181 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,664 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 17,827 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 11,678 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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FT12 BYJ 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 FT12 BYJ, 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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FT12 BYJ is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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