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X5 HKC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,335 mi
Last recorded54,335 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 HKC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 54,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 50,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 46,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 46,214 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 41,639 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 36,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 33,597 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 31,147 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,982 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 22,231 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,584 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 14,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,821 miles

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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X5 HKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X5 HKC, 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 X5 HKC registered?

X5 HKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is X5 HKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 HKC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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