2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · YA12 YCS
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 61,336 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,336 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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YA12 YCS Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2021
- 61,336 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.
YA12 YCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X1 (YA12 YCS) between July 2015 and December 2021.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2021 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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))”.
YA12 YCS Mileage History
- 16/07/201522,021 mi
- 23/09/201626,663 mi+4,642 mi
- 23/09/201732,625 mi+5,962 mi
- 10/11/201840,410 mi+7,785 mi
- 16/11/201947,010 mi+6,600 mi
- 21/11/202053,649 mi+6,639 mi
- 08/12/202054,079 mi+430 mi
- 18/12/202161,336 mi+7,257 mi
Average of roughly 6,118 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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