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A15 VPC

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,978 mi
Last recorded64,978 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VPC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 59,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,315 miles

Offside Rear refector slighly damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2022 54,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,616 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,525 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 46,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,849 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,522 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 37,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR Tyre Bald on inside edge

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts

Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,537 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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A15 VPC is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A15 VPC, 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 A15 VPC registered?

A15 VPC is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is A15 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 VPC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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