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KY62 VLE

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,987 mi
Last recorded172,987 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 VLE
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 172,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light cracked lens

Fail 10 Mar 2025 172,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light cracked lens

Pass 21 Feb 2024 153,079 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 134,461 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 134,085 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 119,792 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,366 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,366 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 105,365 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 99,999 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,341 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,843 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 78,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,926 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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KY62 VLE 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 71.4%.

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 KY62 VLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY62 VLE registered?

KY62 VLE is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is KY62 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 VLE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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