2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · BW12 AWR
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 134,571 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BW12 AWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 134,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW12 AWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X1 (BW12 AWR) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Shaft from column to rack (2”.
BW12 AWR Mileage History
- 28/06/2024116,703 mi
- 02/07/2024116,728 mi+25 mi
- 27/06/2025125,981 mi+9,253 mi
- 03/07/2026134,301 mi+8,320 mi
- 08/07/2026134,571 mi+270 mi
Average of roughly 8,820 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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