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AX51 SKY

2012 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,161 mi
Last recorded108,161 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 SKY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,161 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2025 108,004 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2025 246,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 105,785 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2024 229,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and front to rear to offside rear above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. 255/50x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 229,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and front to rear to offside rear above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. 255/50x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 101,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 218,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and To offside rear above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 218,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside rear above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Not working (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 93,593 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 93,593 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 200,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and at rear above rear sub-frame to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 200,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Not working (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and at rear above rear sub-frame to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 184,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and above rear sub-frame to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear only 2mm left. 285/45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 184,083 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and above rear sub-frame to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear only 2mm left. 285/45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,578 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 162,819 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,522 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 138,839 miles

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2019 138,839 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,957 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 114,018 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2018 114,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,977 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,154 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,154 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,028 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 81,745 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 32,368 miles

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

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

nsr/osr tyres worn low on extreme inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,304 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,015 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,735 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread just under limit (23mm).

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear wheel slightly corroded.

Tyre warning lamp on dash illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,735 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread just under limit (23mm).

Offside rear wheel slightly corroded.

Tyre warning lamp on dash illuminated

Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,175 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,693 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,454 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Dec 2009 41,448 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,705 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,723 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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AX51 SKY is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 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 AX51 SKY, 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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AX51 SKY is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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