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488 NPH

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,518 mi
Last recorded45,518 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 NPH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 45,518 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 42,527 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 42,527 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cut to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 39,822 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,723 miles

Rear Both rear tyre worn on edges.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 37,595 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Feathering inner edge). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 36,747 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 36,747 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 35,151 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 34,257 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 34,257 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 31,215 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 23,292 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 15,165 miles

advise n/s front tyre cut to cords

advise n/s rear tyre cut to cords

advise o/s rear tyre cut to cords

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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488 NPH is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 488 NPH, 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 488 NPH registered?

488 NPH is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is 488 NPH safe to buy?

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