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HN61 VZL

2012 BMW X1

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

168,633 mi
Last recorded168,633 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 VZL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 168,633 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 160,295 miles

AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT NOISY

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT SLOW RETRACTION

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING ITEMS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

OSF FOG LAMP LENS SMASHED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER CASE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 151,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 144,751 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 139,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 134,056 miles

Nearside Front rear suspension arm rubber heavily deteriorated

Offside Front rear suspension arm rubber heavily deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2019 172,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated and seperating

Offside Front suspemsion bush deteriorating and seperating

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2019 163,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2018 158,964 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 150,177 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm and inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on both shoulders, slight damage to sidewall but not deep enough reach plys or cords

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathering

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm and inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 144,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 133,226 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 11 Nov 2016 120,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 108,656 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 97,933 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 86,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges but no cords exsposed at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2015 85,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 85,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HN61 VZL is a 2012 BMW X1 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HN61 VZL, 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 HN61 VZL registered?

HN61 VZL is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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