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GU12 YTA

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,492 mi
Last recorded102,492 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YTA
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 102,492 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 90,823 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 90,687 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 78,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 69,263 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 54,334 miles

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

Rear items on seat not allowing inspection of seat belts

Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,143 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 50,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 44,747 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,624 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,724 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 30,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,653 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,876 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,459 miles

engine oil on min

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 YTA 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 GU12 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

GU12 YTA is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is GU12 YTA safe to buy?

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