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B11 MNS

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,128 mi
Last recorded131,128 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 MNS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 131,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 123,173 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 123,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge - metal ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge - metal ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone inner trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Link hoses in front of rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 111,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,335 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,895 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,533 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 74,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 63,572 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 54,159 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,555 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 45,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,027 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 26,833 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B11 MNS is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey 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 B11 MNS, 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 B11 MNS registered?

B11 MNS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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