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AO12 SVA

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,772 mi
Last recorded115,772 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SVA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 115,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 112,943 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 109,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 105,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR and central rear seats folded down at time of test.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 94,972 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven outer

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 18 Mar 2020 94,962 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s rear tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and bald inner very soon peel (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven outer

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 88,324 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

emissions passed to low for tester to read

front and rear tyres worn uneven

front discs worn and corroded

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 30 Mar 2018 77,828 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge low preasure ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge very soon peel only just legal

front tyres worn uneven both bald outer edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,514 miles

suggest tracking check fronts worn outer

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,862 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 64,825 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 48,648 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 48,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AO12 SVA is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO12 SVA, 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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AO12 SVA is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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