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BK12 SHV

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,858 mi
Last recorded137,858 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 SHV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 137,858 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 137,757 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 125,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 111,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND GREASE LEAKING OUT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside SIDE REPEATER LIGHT OUTPUT REDUCED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 111,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND GREASE LEAKING OUT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside SIDE REPEATER LIGHT OUTPUT REDUCED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 93,952 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 81,956 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,572 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 76,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r19w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,605 miles

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,092 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,908 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 50,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,428 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,298 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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BK12 SHV is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK12 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

BK12 SHV is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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