2012 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · YD12 WDY
2012 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 105,277 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD12 WDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 105,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD12 WDY 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 (YD12 WDY) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YD12 WDY Mileage History
- 02/04/202296,032 mi
- 18/04/202399,095 mi+3,063 mi
- 10/04/2024101,076 mi+1,981 mi
- 11/04/2025103,029 mi+1,953 mi
- 10/04/2026105,277 mi+2,248 mi
Average of roughly 2,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- xDrive Transfer Case JudderSerious
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