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GL12 BVW

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,235 mi
Last recorded133,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 BVW
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 133,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 125,895 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 125,879 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 115,027 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 105,549 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,192 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,286 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 72,803 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,213 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective warning light on dash stays illuminated (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 70,145 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective warning light on dash stays illuminated (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pad sensor broken which has illuminated the warning light

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 62,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pad sensor broken which has illuminated the warning light

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 46,877 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Dec 2017 46,877 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,385 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,614 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 35,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 BVW is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GL12 BVW, 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 GL12 BVW registered?

GL12 BVW is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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