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J55 DTL

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,039 mi
Last recorded70,039 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 DTL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 70,039 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 70,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 66,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 62,814 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 28 Apr 2023 62,307 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 58,705 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 54,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,003 miles

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

Offside Front 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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 50,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 35,306 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,718 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,564 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,843 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,503 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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J55 DTL is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J55 DTL, 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 J55 DTL registered?

J55 DTL is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is J55 DTL safe to buy?

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