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A26 DRH

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,657 mi
Last recorded92,657 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 DRH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 92,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,270 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 86,206 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 82,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,874 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 79,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,546 miles

nearside indicator repeater dim

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,730 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 66,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,113 miles

Front tyres - 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,036 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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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A26 DRH is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A26 DRH, 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

How do I check the history of A26 DRH?

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What year was A26 DRH registered?

A26 DRH is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is A26 DRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 DRH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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