2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · KY12 BZH
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 135,986 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY12 BZH Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 135,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY12 BZH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X1 (KY12 BZH) between February 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)”.
KY12 BZH Mileage History
- 26/02/201541,547 mi
- 22/02/201655,060 mi+13,513 mi
- 23/02/201655,116 mi+56 mi
- 24/02/201769,088 mi+13,972 mi
- 01/03/201769,322 mi+234 mi
- 13/02/201882,150 mi+12,828 mi
- 02/03/201988,992 mi+6,842 mi
- 02/03/201988,992 mi
- 14/02/202096,418 mi+7,426 mi
- 03/03/202198,010 mi+1,592 mi
- 16/02/202299,645 mi+1,635 mi
- 20/03/2023105,843 mi+6,198 mi
- 11/03/2024113,782 mi+7,939 mi
- 19/03/2024113,790 mi+8 mi
- 28/05/2025123,177 mi+9,387 mi
- 08/09/2026135,986 mi+12,809 mi
Average of roughly 8,190 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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