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GL12 AFE

2012 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,861 mi
Last recorded111,861 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 AFE
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 111,861 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 102,229 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,490 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 101,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,329 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,500 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,055 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 92,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 86,433 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 68,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 52,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 34,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GL12 AFE is a 2012 BMW X1 in Blue 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 GL12 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL12 AFE registered?

GL12 AFE is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is GL12 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 AFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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