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CA12 BZB

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,560 mi
Last recorded92,560 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 BZB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,560 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 89,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 87,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 85,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2021 81,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,949 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,527 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 74,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,303 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 36,704 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,972 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 23,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,942 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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CA12 BZB is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black 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 CA12 BZB, 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 CA12 BZB registered?

CA12 BZB is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is CA12 BZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 BZB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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