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BR02 GHR

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,498 mi
Last recorded160,498 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR02 GHR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 160,498 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 157,948 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 157,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 155,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2021 149,422 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 140,659 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 125,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,342 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 104,342 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,192 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER SHIELDS FITTED

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO INDICATOR WIRE (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE AND SIDE WALL DAMAGED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear oifting platform missing

nearside rear reflector damaged but still reflects light to rear

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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BR02 GHR is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BR02 GHR, 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 BR02 GHR registered?

BR02 GHR is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is BR02 GHR safe to buy?

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