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14 SB

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,407 mi
Last recorded45,407 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 SB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 45,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 42,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 40,243 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 36,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 33,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on outside

Pass 26 May 2021 30,602 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

Offside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

Fail 26 May 2021 30,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

Offside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2020 27,961 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 24,424 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 20,992 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 17,290 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 13,957 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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14 SB is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 14 SB, 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.

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What year was 14 SB registered?

14 SB is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is 14 SB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 SB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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