2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · X70 RDS
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03/08/2012. Recorded mileage 99,361 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,361 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
X70 RDS Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 99,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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X70 RDS Mileage History
- 27/07/201522,471 mi
- 15/04/201625,450 mi+2,979 mi
- 29/03/201735,386 mi+9,936 mi
- 03/04/201845,142 mi+9,756 mi
- 21/03/201951,601 mi+6,459 mi
- 26/03/201951,638 mi+37 mi
- 18/03/202058,635 mi+6,997 mi
- 23/03/202163,178 mi+4,543 mi
- 24/03/202269,706 mi+6,528 mi
- 28/03/202269,716 mi+10 mi
- 31/03/202377,756 mi+8,040 mi
- 26/03/202484,737 mi+6,981 mi
- 27/03/202484,773 mi+36 mi
- 08/04/202592,721 mi+7,948 mi
- 17/03/202699,361 mi+6,640 mi
Average of roughly 7,227 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
X70 RDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X1 (X70 RDS) between July 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding (1.2.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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