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B20 SKN

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,417 mi
Last recorded126,417 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 SKN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 126,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,596 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 118,321 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 109,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 111,258 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides side steps heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 107,876 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 107,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,422 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 95,445 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,015 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 93,033 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,948 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,899 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,609 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 48,946 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light stonechip damage to front windscreen in zone"A".

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2014 37,784 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear tyres:315-35-20 110W runflats.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,214 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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B20 SKN is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B20 SKN, 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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B20 SKN is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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