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L12 WMK

2012 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,393 mi
Last recorded78,393 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 WMK
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,463 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Fail 3 Apr 2025 76,460 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 5 Apr 2024 74,224 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge of tread

Pass 23 Jan 2023 72,763 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,087 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,249 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 52,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 41,975 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L12 WMK 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L12 WMK, 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 L12 WMK registered?

L12 WMK is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is L12 WMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 WMK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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