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AN08 ASK

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,730 mi
Last recorded144,730 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 ASK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 144,730 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2024 141,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 130,669 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 130,668 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements IN correctly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,784 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,654 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,625 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,266 miles

Front number plate damaged cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,673 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 18,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AN08 ASK 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 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 AN08 ASK, 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 AN08 ASK registered?

AN08 ASK is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AN08 ASK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 ASK 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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