2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · BV12 HNE
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 83,300 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV12 HNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 83,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BV12 HNE 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 (BV12 HNE) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BV12 HNE Mileage History
- 16/03/202357,817 mi
- 21/03/202466,391 mi+8,574 mi
- 21/03/202466,393 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/202575,317 mi+8,924 mi
- 27/02/202683,300 mi+7,983 mi
Average of roughly 8,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- N47 Timing Chain FailureSerious
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- xDrive Transfer Case JudderSerious
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