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DF12 EKC

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,440 mi
Last recorded68,440 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 EKC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 68,440 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 68,440 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,613 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 58,503 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,130 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 52,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,665 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 40,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,787 miles

Brake pads low warning light on.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres nearly bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 30,429 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 23,004 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 14,897 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,724 miles

Front wipers juddering

Pass 2 Jun 2015 9,811 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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DF12 EKC is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black 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 DF12 EKC, 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 DF12 EKC registered?

DF12 EKC is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DF12 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 EKC 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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