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B17 BEE

2012 BMW X5

Green Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,688 mi
Last recorded184,688 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BEE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 184,688 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 178,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 177,308 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 168,478 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 159,427 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 159,426 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 150,181 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 139,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 126,238 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 122,476 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,169 miles

Emissions trigger point not met

Front Both tyres have slight cuts in tread

Front Lower Both suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Under body covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 115,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emissions trigger point not met

Front Both tyres have slight cuts in tread

Front Lower Both suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,518 miles

BOTH REAR UPPER ROSE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT BRAKES VERY LOW

Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,578 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,681 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 89,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 57,191 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 57,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 38,799 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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B17 BEE is a 2012 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B17 BEE, 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 B17 BEE registered?

B17 BEE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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