2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · AR05 VKR
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 117,842 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR05 VKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 117,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AR05 VKR 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 (AR05 VKR) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AR05 VKR Mileage History
- 13/07/202398,594 mi
- 17/07/202398,597 mi+3 mi
- 03/07/2024109,047 mi+10,450 mi
- 08/07/2024109,048 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/2025117,842 mi+8,794 mi
Average of roughly 9,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- N47 Timing Chain FailureSerious
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