2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · J20 XCJ
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 99,765 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,765 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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J20 XCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 99,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J20 XCJ 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 (J20 XCJ) between May 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
J20 XCJ Mileage History
- 04/05/202275,571 mi
- 29/04/202380,994 mi+5,423 mi
- 19/01/202483,845 mi+2,851 mi
- 17/01/202593,133 mi+9,288 mi
- 07/11/202599,765 mi+6,632 mi
Average of roughly 6,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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