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GY12 YTL

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,673 mi
Last recorded113,673 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 YTL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 113,673 miles

undertrays

Pass 22 Aug 2024 108,077 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 108,074 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 103,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,079 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 98,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,009 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 91,002 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear inner bush advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi blister in coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear inner bush advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2021 89,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked , inside edge smooth & 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear inner bush advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi blister in coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear inner bush advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2020 81,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension rear arm, inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension rear arm, inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 75,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 67,352 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 55,218 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 45,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,779 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in offside front tyre tread

undertray fitted preventing inspection of an oil leak from the engine bay

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 YTL is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY12 YTL registered?

GY12 YTL is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is GY12 YTL safe to buy?

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