2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · SM12 WBN
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 68,820 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 WBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 68,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM12 WBN 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 (SM12 WBN) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM12 WBN Mileage History
- 27/12/202351,332 mi
- 16/12/202458,846 mi+7,514 mi
- 16/12/202458,846 mi
- 14/11/202568,490 mi+9,644 mi
- 21/11/202568,820 mi+330 mi
Average of roughly 9,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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