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BM53 PAR

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,391 mi
Last recorded96,391 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 PAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 96,391 miles

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

gearbox cross member corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 85,251 miles

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

gearbox cross member heavily corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2025 85,230 miles

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

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

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

gearbox cross member heavily corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,516 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 70,369 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

transfer box cross member corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,531 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 42,952 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,640 miles

Central Lower under shields fitted to vehicle covering some components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,445 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 28,374 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 24,377 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 21,512 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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BM53 PAR is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BM53 PAR, 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 BM53 PAR registered?

BM53 PAR is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is BM53 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM53 PAR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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