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2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (27 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.4%

Mileage

92,288 mi
Last recorded92,288 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4788 UR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 151,768 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,967 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 148,863 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 78,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 148,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,846 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 66,052 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 31 Mar 2022 147,065 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 59,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2021 146,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,867 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2019 142,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,340 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 136,455 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 128,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 121,482 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,926 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 111,389 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 111,389 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,088 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,666 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edges - Advise replqcement ASAP

Front brake pads low + discs worn

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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4788 UR is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.4%.

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 4788 UR, 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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4788 UR is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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