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CH12 ERN

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,017 mi
Last recorded170,017 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH12 ERN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 170,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front chassi sticker heavily damaged

washers weak

Fail 18 Feb 2026 170,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front chassi sticker heavily damaged

washers weak

Pass 10 Feb 2025 157,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge and 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

chassi plate sticker damaged

clean emissions

Fail 10 Feb 2025 157,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge and 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

chassi plate sticker damaged

clean emissions

Pass 20 Feb 2024 147,007 miles

chassi plate damaged

n/s washer weak

n/s/f tyre bold on edges and cuts in tread

n/s/r tyre bold inner edge and cut in tread

o/s/f tyre bold on edges and damage to outer wall

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2024 147,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

chassi plate damaged

n/s washer weak

n/s/f tyre bold on edges and cuts in tread

n/s/r tyre bold inner edge and cut in tread

o/s/f tyre bold on edges and damage to outer wall

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2023 133,907 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2023 133,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 117,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre bold outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 21 Feb 2022 117,817 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre bold outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,275 miles

clean emissions

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on dash

clean emissions

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,261 miles

near side rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge rest of tread 5mm

off side front tyre starting to wear on both edges tread 4mm

off side rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge /rest of tread 4mm

Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald outer raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit appear 3mm, discs wearing (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both close to bald inner raised edge , offside rear tyre 5mm cut to cords, nail no puncture (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing slightly

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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CH12 ERN is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CH12 ERN, 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 CH12 ERN registered?

CH12 ERN is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is CH12 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH12 ERN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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