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A5 XHG

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,741 mi
Last recorded113,741 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XHG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 113,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 106,239 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 99,675 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,785 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 97,785 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,803 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 77,061 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 77,061 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 59,842 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 50,054 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,726 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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A5 XHG is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 XHG, 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 A5 XHG registered?

A5 XHG is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is A5 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XHG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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