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A4 MGX

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

152,645 mi
Last recorded152,645 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 MGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 152,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 137,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 96,471 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 125,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 90,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 123,289 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 80,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 80,657 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 120,286 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))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 120,286 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 113,000 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 110,770 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 73,842 miles

Oil leak evident on engine undertray.

Fail 8 May 2019 73,841 miles

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

Oil leak evident on engine undertray.

Pass 29 Sep 2018 104,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 65,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 97,040 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,320 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,756 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,851 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 57,323 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & uneven wear

Pass 22 Sep 2012 46,708 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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A4 MGX is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 A4 MGX, 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 A4 MGX registered?

A4 MGX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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