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J27 BUF

2012 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,582 mi
Last recorded93,582 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 BUF
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 93,582 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 93,582 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 84,400 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))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,052 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 55,333 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 51,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,494 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 39,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,720 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,820 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,294 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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J27 BUF is a 2012 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J27 BUF, 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 J27 BUF registered?

J27 BUF is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is J27 BUF safe to buy?

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