2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · OU62 XBR
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 134,544 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU62 XBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 134,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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OU62 XBR 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 (OU62 XBR) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
OU62 XBR Mileage History
- 12/07/2023105,154 mi
- 17/07/2024122,209 mi+17,055 mi
- 18/07/2024122,213 mi+4 mi
- 25/07/2025134,522 mi+12,309 mi
- 28/07/2025134,544 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 14,367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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