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G7 YCA

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,993 mi
Last recorded101,993 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 YCA
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 101,993 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,715 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 90,691 miles

Front flexi pipe

Fail 8 Nov 2023 90,691 miles

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

Front flexi pipe

Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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 5 Nov 2021 67,892 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/ small crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,265 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,784 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 42,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 34,539 miles

n/s/f / n/s/r tyres worn smooth on edges

Fail 10 Nov 2017 34,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f / n/s/r tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,282 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 17,691 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut to sidewall but not exposing cord or ply

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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G7 YCA is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc 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 G7 YCA, 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 G7 YCA registered?

G7 YCA is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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