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FY12 ZZC

2012 BMW X1

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,388 mi
Last recorded78,388 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 ZZC
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 78,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 78,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,320 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 64,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 48,938 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 48,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 33,472 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 31,079 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 29,411 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 28,005 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 25,396 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 22,289 miles

both front tyres inner edges going bold ./ not to cords time of test ./

Pass 18 Jan 2017 18,379 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 16,873 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,798 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 12,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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FY12 ZZC is a 2012 BMW X1 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY12 ZZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY12 ZZC registered?

FY12 ZZC is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FY12 ZZC safe to buy?

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