2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · FT12 HLM
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2012. Recorded mileage 91,887 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT12 HLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 91,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT12 HLM 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 (FT12 HLM) between January 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FT12 HLM Mileage History
- 08/01/202487,162 mi
- 10/01/202487,162 mi
- 23/09/202489,472 mi+2,310 mi
- 24/09/202489,472 mi
- 04/08/202591,887 mi+2,415 mi
Average of roughly 3,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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