2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · SY12 XCG
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 78,410 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY12 XCG Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 78,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY12 XCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X1 (SY12 XCG) between June 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SY12 XCG Mileage History
- 17/06/201524,025 mi
- 19/05/201628,390 mi+4,365 mi
- 22/05/201733,405 mi+5,015 mi
- 24/05/201838,372 mi+4,967 mi
- 03/06/201942,546 mi+4,174 mi
- 26/05/202045,429 mi+2,883 mi
- 25/05/202147,529 mi+2,100 mi
- 26/05/202147,529 mi
- 08/06/202250,722 mi+3,193 mi
- 09/06/202356,629 mi+5,907 mi
- 20/05/202463,752 mi+7,123 mi
- 02/06/202571,482 mi+7,730 mi
- 05/05/202678,410 mi+6,928 mi
Average of roughly 4,997 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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