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AF12 HPN

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,095 mi
Last recorded55,095 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HPN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 53,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 50,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 48,796 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 48,796 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 47,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 45,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,366 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,136 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 33,984 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,042 miles

childseats fitted x2

Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AF12 HPN is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF12 HPN, 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 AF12 HPN registered?

AF12 HPN is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AF12 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HPN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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