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A81 DDX

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,118 mi
Last recorded138,118 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 DDX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 138,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 132,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 126,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 120,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 115,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 112,312 miles

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

Front Bumper cracked

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 97,020 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 56,492 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner and cuts in tread cords not visible (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner and cuts in tread cords not visible (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,385 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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A81 DDX 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 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 A81 DDX, 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 A81 DDX registered?

A81 DDX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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