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GL12 WVM

2012 BMW X1

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,506 mi
Last recorded112,506 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 WVM
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 112,506 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 100,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 87,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 74,423 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,383 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,537 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 45,168 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 32,173 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 20,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,370 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 12,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WVM is a 2012 BMW X1 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM registered?

GL12 WVM is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is GL12 WVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 WVM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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