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L22 KGN

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,967 mi
Last recorded99,967 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 KGN
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 99,967 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 95,675 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake Pad sensor Wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake Pads Sensor Wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,162 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,820 miles

Offside Front Engine breather pipe split

Fail 1 Jun 2023 75,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine breather pipe split

Parking brake has reserve travel

Pass 30 May 2022 68,761 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2022 68,761 miles

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

Both front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,593 miles

Emissions not detected

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,777 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 51,293 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 44,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,074 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut reaching the cord but not in excess of 25mm.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 31,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut reaching the cord but not in excess of 25mm.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 22,850 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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L22 KGN is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L22 KGN, 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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L22 KGN is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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