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A18 XJH

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,056 mi
Last recorded209,056 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XJH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 209,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 194,022 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 180,231 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 165,358 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 152,345 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 144,551 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 136,890 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 127,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,600 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,236 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,081 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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A18 XJH is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A18 XJH, 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 A18 XJH registered?

A18 XJH is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is A18 XJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 XJH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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