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FY12 LFS

2012 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,972 mi
Last recorded102,972 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 LFS
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 102,972 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 102,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 96,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 89,519 miles

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

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 19 Jun 2023 81,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 73,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 64,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 54,273 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 41,636 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight has slight free movement but still secure

Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,699 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 18,699 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 18,013 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 15,926 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,929 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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FY12 LFS is a 2012 BMW X1 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY12 LFS, 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 FY12 LFS registered?

FY12 LFS is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is FY12 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 LFS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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