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GU12 CZD

2012 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,088 mi
Last recorded130,088 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 CZD
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 130,088 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 130,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,709 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 109,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 101,548 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 101,548 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 98,899 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recomend replacement at next pad change. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 94,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb not secured. retaining clip missing requires headlamp removal. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recomend replacement at next pad change. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,923 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,742 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 81,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,515 miles

Central Front 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,211 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,317 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 53,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,921 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,949 miles

both front tyre treads worn very low at inner edges

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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GU12 CZD is a 2012 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU12 CZD, 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 GU12 CZD registered?

GU12 CZD is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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