2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · MT12 PXE
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 76,915 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT12 PXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 76,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT12 PXE 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 (MT12 PXE) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
MT12 PXE Mileage History
- 21/06/202465,980 mi
- 23/06/202572,777 mi+6,797 mi
- 05/06/202676,783 mi+4,006 mi
- 09/06/202676,787 mi+4 mi
- 02/07/202676,915 mi+128 mi
Average of roughly 5,390 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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