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H5 EMX

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,157 mi
Last recorded108,157 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 EMX
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,157 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 97,514 miles

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2023 93,145 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,513 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,032 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 75,418 miles

Engine cover & underrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wire not fitted into pad (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

TPMS warning lamp illuminated indicating low tyre pressure in one or more tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,864 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 30 Apr 2019 62,861 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 21 May 2018 52,537 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 36,956 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 29 Jun 2017 36,956 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,484 miles

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 29 Apr 2015 17,735 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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H5 EMX is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 H5 EMX, 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 H5 EMX registered?

H5 EMX is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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