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CN12 DVW

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,048 mi
Last recorded183,048 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN12 DVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 183,048 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 181,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 178,857 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 178,851 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 177,145 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 174,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 171,823 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres showing wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 167,981 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 167,948 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres worn (nearside split to cord) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 163,490 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 163,490 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 159,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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Fail 25 Aug 2018 159,411 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

ON SCREEN DISPLAY SUJESTS POSSIBLE D P F FAULT

Pass 9 Aug 2017 155,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 151,121 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 151,121 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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CN12 DVW 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 68.8%.

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 CN12 DVW, 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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CN12 DVW is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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