2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · WK12 XPB
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 134,904 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK12 XPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 134,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK12 XPB 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 (WK12 XPB) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WK12 XPB Mileage History
- 04/02/2023115,558 mi
- 01/02/2024123,923 mi+8,365 mi
- 07/02/2025128,981 mi+5,058 mi
- 07/02/2025128,981 mi
- 02/02/2026134,904 mi+5,923 mi
Average of roughly 6,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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