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HJ12 ZKA

2012 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,515 mi
Last recorded189,515 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 ZKA
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 189,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 189,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 50 17 98wxl falken runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 177,821 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 177,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 167,811 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING IN TREAD AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING IN TREAD AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 167,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING IN TREAD AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING IN TREAD AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 158,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 148,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 136,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2020 123,704 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

front tyres slightly worn in edges

Fail 30 Apr 2020 123,704 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

front tyres slightly worn in edges

Pass 16 May 2019 112,855 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 11 May 2018 98,609 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 84,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 68,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low/ bald on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2015 49,525 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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HJ12 ZKA is a 2012 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ12 ZKA, 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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HJ12 ZKA is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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