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BT12 LHJ

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

237,201 mi
Last recorded237,201 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 LHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 237,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 223,994 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 204,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 203,969 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear seats pesented folded not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light Damaged

Offside Rear Reflector slightly damaged

Rear Diff leaking fluid

Under tray Fitted Not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 186,759 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 177,814 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv gaitor slight deteriorated

undertray present

Pass 16 Apr 2021 163,936 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 137,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 137,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 113,918 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,131 miles

both front most lower arms bushes wearing

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 61,811 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 47,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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BT12 LHJ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT12 LHJ, 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 BT12 LHJ registered?

BT12 LHJ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is BT12 LHJ safe to buy?

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