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9 LUY

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,259 mi
Last recorded145,259 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 LUY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 145,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 135,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 126,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,694 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both rear tyres beginning to wear on inner edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,197 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 75,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,151 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,205 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,903 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015
Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,202 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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9 LUY is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue 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 9 LUY, 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 9 LUY registered?

9 LUY is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is 9 LUY safe to buy?

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