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IFZ 4552

2012 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,473 mi
Last recorded110,473 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 4552
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 110,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,645 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 99,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 94,684 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 94,684 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 91,052 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 89,027 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 89,027 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,888 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,646 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,819 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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IFZ 4552 is a 2012 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 IFZ 4552, 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 IFZ 4552 registered?

IFZ 4552 is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is IFZ 4552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IFZ 4552 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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