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GV12 FXU

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,517 mi
Last recorded131,517 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 FXU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 131,517 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 124,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 117,752 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 117,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 110,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 102,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,713 miles

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

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

engine lumpy but emissions ok

Pass 7 Jul 2020 83,784 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,188 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,392 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,096 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,105 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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GV12 FXU is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey 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 GV12 FXU, 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 GV12 FXU registered?

GV12 FXU is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GV12 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 FXU 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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