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BX12 KZS

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,774 mi
Last recorded133,774 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 KZS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 133,774 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 129,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside front lower balljoints have lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 125,162 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 125,159 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 119,336 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slight knock/play in offside front anti roll bar assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift noted in both front lower suspension arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement/wear noted in nearside front lower suspension arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 119,336 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slight knock/play in offside front anti roll bar assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift noted in both front lower suspension arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement/wear noted in nearside front lower suspension arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 106,274 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 100,138 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 93,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 72,229 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 58,281 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 58,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,358 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,052 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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BX12 KZS is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BX12 KZS, 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 BX12 KZS registered?

BX12 KZS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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