2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · CX12 VOK
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 149,899 km. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 149,899 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX12 VOK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 149,899 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX12 VOK 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 (CX12 VOK) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CX12 VOK Odometer History
- 02/11/202257,433 mi
- 02/11/202257,433 mi
- 10/11/202369,345 mi+11,912 mi
- 22/10/202480,959 mi+11,614 mi
- 31/10/2025149,899 km
Average of roughly 30,868 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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