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K13 VDO

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,764 mi
Last recorded77,764 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 VDO
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 77,764 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment

Fail 6 Feb 2026 77,762 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment

Pass 3 Feb 2025 76,838 miles

Exhaust deteriorated at front flexi section

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 74,193 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 71,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise all four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 69,848 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise all four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 58,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 49,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 38,320 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 26,806 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2018 26,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 18,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2016 15,121 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre slight surface cracks outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slight surface cracks outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 11,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s sill cover damaged

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts in outer and inner sidewall

Fail 17 May 2015 11,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre outer sidewall perished

nsf tyre slight cut outer sidewall

nsf tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing

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 VDO is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDO, 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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K13 VDO is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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