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KB06 KNB

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,145 mi
Last recorded114,145 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 KNB
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 114,145 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 98,505 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 98,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 88,634 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 79,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,058 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose at flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low and cracking up in tread side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,726 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,046 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,860 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,979 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + 2 nails (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn badly on outer egde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 56,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + 2 nails (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn badly on outer egde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,690 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge close to legal limit.

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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KB06 KNB 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 78.6%.

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 KB06 KNB, 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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KB06 KNB is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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