2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · SW61 GTZ
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 148,215 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,215 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.
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SW61 GTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 148,215 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.
SW61 GTZ 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 (SW61 GTZ) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 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: Suspension (17 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned light unit broken brackets (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SW61 GTZ Mileage History
- 31/10/2022118,581 mi
- 01/11/2022118,624 mi+43 mi
- 08/11/2024138,004 mi+19,380 mi
- 11/11/2024138,004 mi
- 01/12/2025148,215 mi+10,211 mi
Average of roughly 9,602 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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