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A16 NDE

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,293 mi
Last recorded130,293 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NDE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 130,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc heat shield loose

Nearside Front slight play in drop link

Offside Front brake disc heat shield loose

Offside Front slight play in drop link

Fail 11 Nov 2025 130,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc heat shield loose

Nearside Front slight play in drop link

Offside Front brake disc heat shield loose

Offside Front slight play in drop link

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 124,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 124,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 119,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from o/side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 113,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus o/side are worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 113,562 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus o/side are worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 109,833 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 98,591 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 98,591 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front brake pads low inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,459 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2.5-4mm but bold on inner edge near to canvas

Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,808 miles

Cut in side wall O/S/F tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2016 46,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Cut in side wall O/S/F tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad @ 2mm

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,160 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges and wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

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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A16 NDE is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A16 NDE, 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 A16 NDE registered?

A16 NDE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is A16 NDE safe to buy?

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