2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · CE62 JYL
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 81,112 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,112 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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CE62 JYL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2023
- 81,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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CE62 JYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X1 (CE62 JYL) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
CE62 JYL Mileage History
- 31/05/202271,317 mi
- 23/05/202381,112 mi+9,795 mi
Average of roughly 10,027 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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