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AD12 GBU

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,589 mi
Last recorded128,589 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GBU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 128,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 113,842 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 100,512 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 100,459 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 100,380 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,903 miles

Child seat fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,584 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit advise replacement

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit advise replacement

Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,999 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,799 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 48,218 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 48,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 38,095 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 28,750 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,534 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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AD12 GBU is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AD12 GBU, 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 AD12 GBU registered?

AD12 GBU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is AD12 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 GBU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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