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AU12 XZS

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,713 mi
Last recorded203,713 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XZS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 203,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both NSR/OSR

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 190,410 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2024 189,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 189,322 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 166,136 miles

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

low emissinos

Pass 15 Jul 2022 124,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 124,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 94,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 82,017 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED inner sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 82,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED inner sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 63,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 53,030 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 53,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 46,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 41,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake release button broken but usable

Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,634 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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AU12 XZS is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU12 XZS, 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 AU12 XZS registered?

AU12 XZS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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