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DF12 EKE

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,919 mi
Last recorded173,919 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 EKE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 173,919 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 163,976 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 163,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible wheel bolt badly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 157,996 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 157,996 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front flexi insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2021 135,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 125,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 110,012 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 109,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 90,746 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,313 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,533 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge devoid of tread

Offside Rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,828 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 28,828 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 EKE is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF12 EKE, 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 DF12 EKE registered?

DF12 EKE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is DF12 EKE safe to buy?

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