2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · VO12 YHA
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 179,421 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,421 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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VO12 YHA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2023
- 179,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO12 YHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X1 (VO12 YHA) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2023 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB LOOSE IN HEADLAMP (4.1.2 (c))”.
VO12 YHA Mileage History
- 13/10/2022173,196 mi
- 13/10/2022173,196 mi
- 26/10/2023179,421 mi+6,225 mi
Average of roughly 6,018 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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