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A13 SBE

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,217 mi
Last recorded109,217 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 109,217 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 106,227 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,625 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 101,271 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,613 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,609 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 77,195 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 71,398 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 71,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 66,821 miles

front screen damaged and trigger point not met and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted and child seats fitted to rear

Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,373 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 39,763 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 2 Jan 2015 26,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 26,314 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A13 SBE is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A13 SBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 SBE registered?

A13 SBE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is A13 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 SBE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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