2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · BT61 BWB
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 138,881 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,881 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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BT61 BWB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2022
- 138,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BT61 BWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 BMW X1 (BT61 BWB) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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