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X55 HXN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

159,673 mi
Last recorded159,673 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 HXN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 159,673 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f & o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 74,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 147,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 147,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Day running lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 71,676 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 71,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 137,594 miles

Floor covers loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,751 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 132,932 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm Inner Joint **STRONG ADVISE** (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 49,482 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 127,389 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,393 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,537 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 44,492 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,039 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front windscreen washer jets weak

Fail 10 Oct 2019 113,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,011 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 42,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,296 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,526 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,277 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 84,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,609 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 28,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,179 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,413 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 17,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 10,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 7,085 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 7,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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X55 HXN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X55 HXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X55 HXN registered?

X55 HXN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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