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A26 OBS

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,480 mi
Last recorded128,480 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 OBS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 128,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 119,273 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button requires attention but still operates (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,937 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 117,936 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,753 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,038 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Fail 14 Jan 2022 105,038 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,409 miles

Both Sides sills covers, Engine undertray & Undersides covers fitted.

Fail 26 Jan 2021 97,408 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides Inner Cord Exposed & Cuts. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Sides sills covers, Engine undertray & Undersides covers fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,983 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides & Cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,127 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,929 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 40,750 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre side wall

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

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 OBS 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 78.6%.

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 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 A26 OBS, 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 A26 OBS registered?

A26 OBS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is A26 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 OBS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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