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FY62 EFX

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,166 mi
Last recorded85,166 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EFX
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,166 miles

All suspension corroded

Exhaust heavily deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,043 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated.

Heavy age cracking to both rear tyres, requires attention.

Heavy age cracking to offside front tyre, requires attention.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 79,442 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 74,281 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 67,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,878 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 64,878 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,035 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,072 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 40,559 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,301 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,882 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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FY62 EFX is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FY62 EFX, 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 FY62 EFX registered?

FY62 EFX is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is FY62 EFX safe to buy?

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