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J16 AEA

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,051 mi
Last recorded94,051 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 AEA
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 94,051 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 87,690 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 87,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 81,228 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 72,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 72,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 61,717 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 61,717 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,730 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,705 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,376 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,112 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 31,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,335 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 24,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J16 AEA is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey 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 J16 AEA, 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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J16 AEA is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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