2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · RG02 SYL
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 81,116 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,116 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RG02 SYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 81,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RG02 SYL 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 (RG02 SYL) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 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 (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rear of inner arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RG02 SYL Mileage History
- 04/12/202366,092 mi
- 12/12/202366,232 mi+140 mi
- 06/12/202472,512 mi+6,280 mi
- 06/12/202472,512 mi
- 25/11/202581,116 mi+8,604 mi
Average of roughly 7,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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