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GF12 HKL

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,849 mi
Last recorded110,849 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 HKL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 110,849 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 110,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 101,102 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 101,102 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 99,540 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear bushes worn, deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad sensor wiring broken

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Feb 2024 99,540 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear bushes worn, deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached PRS (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working PRS - Wiring (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad sensor wiring broken

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 97,087 miles

front tyres worn on outside,cracked/perished

Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,118 miles

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

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jan 2021 89,811 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Rear Brake pad wear wire broken and taped up

Slight skipping when steering hard lock on road test

Fail 27 Jan 2021 89,798 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both lamps are inoperative (4.7.2 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Rear Brake pad wear wire broken and taped up

Slight skipping when steering hard lock on road test

Pass 24 Jan 2020 88,043 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 88,012 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 85,687 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both front (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,863 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,308 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,939 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 37,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,088 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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GF12 HKL is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GF12 HKL, 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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GF12 HKL is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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