2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · LO12 RHK
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 178,515 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO12 RHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 178,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
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LO12 RHK 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 (LO12 RHK) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LO12 RHK Mileage History
- 19/07/2023170,292 mi
- 31/10/2024174,467 mi+4,175 mi
- 01/11/2024174,467 mi
- 20/10/2025178,515 mi+4,048 mi
- 20/10/2025178,515 mi
Average of roughly 3,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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