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BOW 37S

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,906 mi
Last recorded109,906 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOW 37S
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 109,906 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 102,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 95,728 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 81,268 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,798 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 68,494 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,526 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges

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

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,274 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,485 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

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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BOW 37S is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BOW 37S, 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

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What year was BOW 37S registered?

BOW 37S is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is BOW 37S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOW 37S shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BOW 37S have outstanding finance?

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