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GU62 XLW

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,470 mi
Last recorded43,470 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 XLW
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 43,470 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 40,782 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 38,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 35,381 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 30,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 27,713 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 24,047 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 22,720 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 22,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/R18 PIRELLI RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 18,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 17,871 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,336 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 16,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,211 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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GU62 XLW is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU62 XLW, 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 GU62 XLW registered?

GU62 XLW is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is GU62 XLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 XLW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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