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BD12 ORT

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,870 mi
Last recorded151,870 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ORT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 151,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 139,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,647 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 129,748 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 129,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 121,934 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,019 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 115,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,560 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,294 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,671 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 94,630 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,557 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,996 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,855 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 61,828 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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BD12 ORT is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD12 ORT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD12 ORT?

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What year was BD12 ORT registered?

BD12 ORT is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is BD12 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 ORT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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