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H27 BAU

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,596 mi
Last recorded127,596 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH27 BAU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 127,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 118,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 115,814 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 112,494 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 105,898 miles

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,213 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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H27 BAU is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H27 BAU, 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 H27 BAU registered?

H27 BAU is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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