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FT61 LGN

2012 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,808 mi
Last recorded110,808 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 LGN
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 110,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 110,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 104,493 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 98,460 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,962 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 87,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 78,239 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 71,865 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 71,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,950 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 63,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,240 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,047 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,282 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 39,255 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,281 miles

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

r/h/front tyre worn on inner edge.

smoke test too clean to read.

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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FT61 LGN is a 2012 BMW X1 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FT61 LGN, 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 FT61 LGN registered?

FT61 LGN is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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