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CX12 FXZ

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,772 mi
Last recorded105,772 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 FXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 105,772 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread on edge

Fail 1 Aug 2025 105,676 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2024 97,456 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,610 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 89,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 82,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,640 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 77,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,179 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 73,902 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 73,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315 35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,276 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,217 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 56,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid badly of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,668 miles

Nearside Rear child seat unit fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,693 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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CX12 FXZ 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 75%.

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 CX12 FXZ, 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 CX12 FXZ registered?

CX12 FXZ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is CX12 FXZ safe to buy?

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