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GY12 NYO

2012 BMW X1

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,075 mi
Last recorded176,075 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 NYO
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 176,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 171,440 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 171,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 167,033 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 153,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 140,279 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,036 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 126,301 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 116,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 116,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 107,352 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 97,563 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 97,563 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,527 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 63,064 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 63,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GY12 NYO is a 2012 BMW X1 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY12 NYO, 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 GY12 NYO registered?

GY12 NYO is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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