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BT10 TAP

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

214,481 mi
Last recorded214,481 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 TAP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 214,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 207,140 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 198,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 166,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 136,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower leading suspension arm mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades are smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 134,219 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres are split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades are smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,770 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,177 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,929 miles

rear tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 42,434 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has small cut in outer wall

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,716 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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BT10 TAP 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 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 BT10 TAP, 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 BT10 TAP registered?

BT10 TAP is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is BT10 TAP safe to buy?

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