2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · XP05 SSS
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 164,991 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XP05 SSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 164,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
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XP05 SSS 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 1 Series (XP05 SSS) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
XP05 SSS Mileage History
- 02/01/2024146,607 mi
- 02/01/2024146,607 mi
- 06/01/2025155,386 mi+8,779 mi
- 06/01/2026164,991 mi+9,605 mi
- 06/01/2026164,991 mi
Average of roughly 9,133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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