2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · DC05 CAD
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 102,754 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,754 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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DC05 CAD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 102,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC05 CAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X1 (DC05 CAD) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 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: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
DC05 CAD Mileage History
- 30/06/202282,096 mi
- 30/06/202282,096 mi
- 29/06/2023102,677 mi+20,581 mi
- 04/07/2023102,754 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 20,442 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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