2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · BU62 YVZ
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 89,166 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,166 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
BU62 YVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 89,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BU62 YVZ Mileage History
- 22/08/202380,186 mi
- 04/09/202485,948 mi+5,762 mi
- 09/09/202485,951 mi+3 mi
- 01/09/202589,151 mi+3,200 mi
- 18/09/202589,166 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 4,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU62 YVZ 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 (BU62 YVZ) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 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: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear at end of front to rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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