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AP12 HJE

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,635 mi
Last recorded136,635 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 HJE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 136,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 223,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 222,781 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 203,990 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 187,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 171,714 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 171,604 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 151,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 142,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 128,351 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 127,889 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,704 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,125 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

suspect engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AP12 HJE 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 AP12 HJE, 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 AP12 HJE registered?

AP12 HJE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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