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AK05 SMK

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,482 mi
Last recorded99,482 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SMK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 99,482 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))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,503 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 88,400 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 82,018 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,262 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 67,315 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,634 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,318 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut deep enough to reach ply/canvas but not greater than 10% or 25mm

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,837 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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AK05 SMK is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK05 SMK, 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 AK05 SMK registered?

AK05 SMK is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AK05 SMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 SMK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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