2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · AJ62 FJA
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 90,433 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,433 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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AJ62 FJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 90,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AJ62 FJA 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 (AJ62 FJA) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AJ62 FJA Mileage History
- 16/02/202260,546 mi
- 11/02/202368,043 mi+7,497 mi
- 16/02/202474,994 mi+6,951 mi
- 07/02/202581,315 mi+6,321 mi
- 06/02/202690,433 mi+9,118 mi
Average of roughly 7,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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