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AF12 UYB

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,633 mi
Last recorded139,633 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 139,633 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm inner bushes have wear / movement

Nearside rear reflector damaged

Offside rear inner position lamp not working (50 % still working)

Washers could be better (Still provides fluid to clear screen)

Fail 11 Aug 2022 139,061 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 128,063 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Jun 2021 128,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2020 116,716 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 116,716 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Pass 30 May 2019 106,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad wire not connected and pad warning on dash, all brake pads new

Fail 29 May 2019 106,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad wire not connected and pad warning on dash, all brake pads new

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,542 miles

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire not connected

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 12 May 2017 78,455 miles

osr wheel has been welded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 76,290 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 315/35r20 Bridgestone (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 57,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre below legal limit on inside edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underside covers fitted

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 UYB 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 58.3%.

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 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 AF12 UYB, 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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AF12 UYB is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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