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BK61 UZY

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,520 mi
Last recorded135,520 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 UZY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 135,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 115,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,366 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 89,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,109 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 88,101 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 88,071 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle fitted with engine shields and under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,410 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside +nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,501 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,476 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,032 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,768 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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BK61 UZY is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK61 UZY, 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 BK61 UZY?

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What year was BK61 UZY registered?

BK61 UZY is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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The MOT history for BK61 UZY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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