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L15 ECX

2012 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,487 mi
Last recorded119,487 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 ECX
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 119,487 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 111,242 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 102,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 91,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,259 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,185 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,055 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 40,001 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,117 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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L15 ECX is a 2012 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L15 ECX, 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 L15 ECX registered?

L15 ECX is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is L15 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 ECX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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