2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · X55 KAM
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 81,866 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,866 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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X55 KAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 81,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X55 KAM 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 (X55 KAM) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
X55 KAM Mileage History
- 29/08/202371,621 mi
- 30/08/202371,621 mi
- 02/09/202476,098 mi+4,477 mi
- 30/04/202577,383 mi+1,285 mi
- 25/04/202681,866 mi+4,483 mi
Average of roughly 3,858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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