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K29 GWD

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,740 mi
Last recorded120,740 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 GWD
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 120,740 miles

grease around o/s rear hub

Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine very rattly(poss timing chain?)

Fail 26 Feb 2025 116,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread(poss punctured) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine very rattly(poss timing chain?)

Pass 7 Mar 2024 110,611 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 110,606 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

power steering starting to feel heavy.further investigation advisable

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,393 miles

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

both number plates aftermarket

very slight play in n/s front hub

Pass 9 Mar 2021 100,170 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 100,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,035 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,760 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 39,513 miles

Baby seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Front Brake pads just starting to get low

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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K29 GWD is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K29 GWD, 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 K29 GWD registered?

K29 GWD is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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