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D26 SAT

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,437 mi
Last recorded82,437 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 SAT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 82,437 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,804 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,998 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,302 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 67,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear undertray loose

Pass 25 Jul 2022 61,431 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 56,105 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,340 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,141 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,855 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 43,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,814 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,662 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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D26 SAT is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D26 SAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D26 SAT registered?

D26 SAT is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is D26 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 SAT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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