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GJ12 USG

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,099 mi
Last recorded140,099 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 USG
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 140,099 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 132,696 miles

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE MISSING

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 132,694 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction AIR FRESHNERS (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator PAD SENSOR DISCONECTED DANGLING DOWN (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended SEAT BELT STALK STUCK IN SEAT BASE (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE MISSING

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 131,554 miles

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE MISSING

Fail 30 May 2024 131,553 miles

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

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE MISSING

Pass 31 May 2023 117,373 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 114,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 105,573 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on shoulder.

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,108 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,647 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,676 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 7,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 6,486 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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GJ12 USG is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ12 USG, 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 GJ12 USG registered?

GJ12 USG is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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