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13 WM

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,793 mi
Last recorded113,793 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 WM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,793 miles

both rear tyres inner edge wear

slight play at nearside front wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2025 107,482 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 100,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 93,955 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 86,355 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,993 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,691 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 67,691 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 59,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wear outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2018 59,108 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wear outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,016 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play steering rack

Fail 7 Feb 2017 51,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2016 42,634 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,579 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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13 WM is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 75,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 13 WM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 13 WM registered?

13 WM is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is 13 WM safe to buy?

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