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HY12 GBF

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,201 mi
Last recorded77,201 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GBF
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 77,201 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 73,564 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,840 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 69,821 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,185 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,931 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 54,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,005 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,738 miles

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

under fully cover fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,090 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,880 miles

Nearside Front small cut to tyre tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear small cut to tyre tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,258 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,rear tyres 3.5mm

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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HY12 GBF is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HY12 GBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY12 GBF registered?

HY12 GBF is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HY12 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 GBF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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