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C20 WCB

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,189 mi
Last recorded133,189 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 WCB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 133,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 127,586 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 123,087 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 118,255 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt directly behind driver ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,452 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 102,393 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,264 miles

CORRECT SPACED NUMBER PLATES FITTED @ TIME OF MOT

o/s/f disc back plate loose

Pass 2 May 2018 77,818 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 77,818 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2017 63,793 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 52,742 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,985 miles

exhaust earth broken

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 May 2015 39,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

bonnet saftey catch seized

exhaust earth broken

tyres wearing on edges

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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C20 WCB is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C20 WCB, 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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C20 WCB is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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