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FV62 ABO

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,786 mi
Last recorded143,786 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 ABO
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 143,786 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 140,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 140,407 miles

wear both front tyres inner edges BORDERLINE

Pass 5 Oct 2022 124,538 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 118,759 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 118,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 115,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,919 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 98,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,994 miles

Parking brake only just met the limit needs service or adjustment.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2015 38,678 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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FV62 ABO is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV62 ABO, 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 FV62 ABO registered?

FV62 ABO is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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