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GL12 XAZ

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,525 mi
Last recorded115,525 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 115,525 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front Fog light lens broken.

Pass 10 Jan 2025 109,496 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very worn ()

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

Crank shaft pulley damper VERY split

Pass 19 Jan 2024 97,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner shoulders wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,984 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 77,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions FAS not detected

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 74,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,851 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,292 miles

engine oil low level

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,369 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,462 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,436 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 53,436 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,341 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,192 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 35,949 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper 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 XAZ 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 81.3%.

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 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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

GL12 XAZ is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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