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K13 ACU

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,497 mi
Last recorded129,497 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 ACU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 129,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 126,824 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 126,818 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,332 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 99,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 83,435 miles

Both inner rack joints have play

Brake pipes appear swollen under paint

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

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2022 83,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both inner rack joints have play

Brake pipes appear swollen under paint

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

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,759 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 24 Feb 2021 68,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm of 2, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm of 2, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 16 Jan 2020 56,313 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,143 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,438 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 38,327 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,327 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,015 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,817 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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K13 ACU 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 76.5%.

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 K13 ACU, 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 K13 ACU registered?

K13 ACU is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is K13 ACU safe to buy?

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