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K31 SMX

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,207 mi
Last recorded99,207 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 SMX
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 99,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 82,793 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 73,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,688 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 58,688 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,920 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Fail 9 Sep 2021 55,920 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,363 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 46,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,395 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 10 Sep 2018 40,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,991 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 32,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 25,103 miles

brake pad warning light stays on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit 1.6mm and has a nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,073 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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K31 SMX is a 2012 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K31 SMX, 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 K31 SMX registered?

K31 SMX is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is K31 SMX safe to buy?

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