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511 R

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,876 mi
Last recorded152,876 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration511 R
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 152,876 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 138,799 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 127,284 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 116,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 103,616 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 94,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 92,470 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 92,430 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,321 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 54,533 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,632 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,734 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 38,286 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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511 R is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 511 R, 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 511 R registered?

511 R is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is 511 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 511 R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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