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DA03 SUL

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,973 mi
Last recorded109,973 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 SUL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 109,973 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,657 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,914 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 96,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 94,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,891 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 87,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure front brake black plate (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure front brake back plate (1.1.14 (d))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 77,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector cracked, not likely to become detached, less then 50% damaged

Fail 31 Dec 2019 77,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut n outer sidewall deep to 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 worn bald on inner shoulder. Cut in bald section deep to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inner shoulder with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector cracked, not likely to become detached, less then 50% damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,793 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 66,755 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,896 miles

Front chip in screen

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 2nd row (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre small cut in tread

Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,084 miles

Nearside Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 2nd row (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge close to cord & cuts in tread

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Nov 2015 29,057 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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DA03 SUL is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA03 SUL, 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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DA03 SUL is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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