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G26 WTE

2012 BMW X1

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,419 mi
Last recorded110,419 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 WTE
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 110,419 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 110,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 99,057 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 99,054 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 88,165 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2022 73,685 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 69,192 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,776 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,813 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,006 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 46,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 27,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,136 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 16,706 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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G26 WTE is a 2012 BMW X1 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G26 WTE, 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 G26 WTE registered?

G26 WTE is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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