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C16 RXE

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,578 mi
Last recorded113,578 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RXE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 113,578 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 167,128 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 109,346 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 109,307 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 152,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 102,383 miles

Front INDICATOR SIDE REPEATER OUTPUTS SLIGHTLY LOW.

TAILGATE OPERATION FAULTY ...BUT SECURES IN CLOSED POSITION/

Pass 7 Aug 2023 141,455 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox mounting corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 96,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 132,984 miles

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 Front 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 14 Mar 2022 87,626 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 126,255 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 116,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,794 miles

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

No emissions detected

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,452 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,838 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel not locking when key is out of ignition.

The vehicle has a hand brake at the front and back axle.

Fail 14 Mar 2019 66,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken May fall out. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering wheel not locking when key is out of ignition.

The vehicle has a hand brake at the front and back axle.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,556 miles

Both front and both rear tyres close to limit. Front n/s tyre has cut in side wall..

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,481 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,377 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,467 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,529 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,392 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,392 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,916 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 48,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,751 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 42,660 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,802 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,233 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 26,233 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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C16 RXE is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C16 RXE, 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 C16 RXE registered?

C16 RXE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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