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J17 AVU

2012 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,664 mi
Last recorded124,664 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 AVU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 124,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,370 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 112,967 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 104,806 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 95,090 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,700 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,247 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 75,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 48,053 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,202 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,476 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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J17 AVU is a 2012 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J17 AVU, 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 J17 AVU registered?

J17 AVU is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is J17 AVU safe to buy?

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