2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · FJ62 ZBF
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 88,149 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ62 ZBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 88,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FJ62 ZBF 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 (FJ62 ZBF) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FJ62 ZBF Mileage History
- 18/05/202277,586 mi
- 18/05/202277,591 mi+5 mi
- 15/05/202381,296 mi+3,705 mi
- 13/05/202484,854 mi+3,558 mi
- 12/05/202588,149 mi+3,295 mi
Average of roughly 3,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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