2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · JR05 ANG
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 99,171 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JR05 ANG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 99,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JR05 ANG 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 (JR05 ANG) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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 (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
JR05 ANG Mileage History
- 28/09/202384,143 mi
- 04/12/202492,233 mi+8,090 mi
- 04/12/202492,233 mi
- 03/12/202599,171 mi+6,938 mi
- 05/12/202599,171 mi
Average of roughly 6,869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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