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AF12 MWM

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,086 mi
Last recorded106,086 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MWM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 106,086 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 99,025 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 95,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive onto dpf system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 78,305 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 78,305 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,415 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,022 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,945 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,606 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MWM is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF12 MWM, 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 AF12 MWM registered?

AF12 MWM is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AF12 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 MWM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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