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BK12 NBO

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,077 mi
Last recorded112,077 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NBO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 112,077 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,894 miles

Front Inner Both front track rods have slight play

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 106,893 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Inner Both front track rods have slight play

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,123 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 72,853 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 72,851 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 56,264 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,093 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,859 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,202 miles

windscreen chipped

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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BK12 NBO 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 85.7%.

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 BK12 NBO, 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 BK12 NBO registered?

BK12 NBO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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