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DE12 WGD

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,635 mi
Last recorded105,635 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 WGD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 105,635 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 105,635 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 87,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,649 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,859 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,469 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,984 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 62,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s headlamp slightly loose.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor adrift

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,919 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor adrift

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,161 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,393 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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DE12 WGD is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DE12 WGD, 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 DE12 WGD registered?

DE12 WGD is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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