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HN12 XWS

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,568 mi
Last recorded102,568 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 XWS
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 102,568 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 98,357 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 94,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears ,both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 94,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears ,both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,363 miles

Engine MIL illuminated.

Front registration plate damaged but still readable.

Fail 16 Mar 2023 93,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Not adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL illuminated.

Front registration plate damaged but still readable.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 86,249 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 86,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front bumper damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2021 76,964 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning lamp on in car (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2020 67,991 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 67,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,515 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,333 miles

movement at osf lower inner arms bushes [ found on shaker plate]

osf mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,970 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,724 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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HN12 XWS is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HN12 XWS, 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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HN12 XWS is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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