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GV12 UGB

2012 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,100 mi
Last recorded123,100 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 UGB
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 123,100 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 123,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 121,662 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 121,662 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 113,669 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 113,669 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 104,738 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 104,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,444 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,104 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,583 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,744 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,714 miles

nearside and offside front discs lightly worn

Fail 29 Jul 2016 61,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front discs lightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,040 miles

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 UGB is a 2012 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

GV12 UGB is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is GV12 UGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 UGB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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