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GV12 GVR

2012 BMW X1

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,195 mi
Last recorded208,195 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 GVR
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 208,195 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 202,939 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front bumper lower grill loose

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 202,939 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front bumper lower grill loose

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

Road wheel fixing missing All round bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 197,300 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 192,606 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 181,600 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 168,609 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body and sill covers fitted and not allowing full inspection some components

Fail 15 Jun 2019 168,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body and sill covers fitted and not allowing full inspection some components

Pass 16 Jun 2018 158,945 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

cover fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 146,958 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 23 Jun 2017 146,958 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2016 137,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 GVR is a 2012 BMW X1 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV12 GVR, 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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GV12 GVR is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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