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GY12 ZWJ

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,105 mi
Last recorded80,105 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 ZWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 80,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 78,131 miles

parking brake on the limit

Pass 13 Apr 2024 77,234 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet weak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 73,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 73,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 68,529 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,136 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge slight wearing and distortion

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,160 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges of tread.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges of tread.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,831 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 41,540 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 32,765 miles

Front number plate has water damage, still able to read.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front washers a little weak, still providing fluid to screen.

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 ZWJ is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GY12 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

GY12 ZWJ is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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