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21 LR

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,850 mi
Last recorded182,850 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 LR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 182,850 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 182,850 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 176,995 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 171,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 163,234 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 152,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 152,672 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 142,413 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 142,413 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 135,966 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,350 miles

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 98,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,558 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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21 LR is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 21 LR, 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 21 LR registered?

21 LR is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is 21 LR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 LR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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