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H17 RLX

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,535 mi
Last recorded107,535 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 RLX
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 107,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 96,799 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 85,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 74,111 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 74,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,520 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 63,518 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut to side wall air leaking cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all four wheel missing locking nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,498 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 58,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle full (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,928 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,487 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,737 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 17,182 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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H17 RLX is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H17 RLX, 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 H17 RLX registered?

H17 RLX is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is H17 RLX safe to buy?

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