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DK12 FVE

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,811 mi
Last recorded113,811 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 FVE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 113,811 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 113,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 106,659 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 106,658 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 98,959 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 98,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,759 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 89,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,618 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,344 miles

Front UnderTrays Fitted Not Allowing Inspection Of Some Items

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,444 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,124 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 20 Jan 2018 56,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 315/35 20 (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge(275/40 20)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,768 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 48,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,498 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DK12 FVE is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK12 FVE, 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 DK12 FVE registered?

DK12 FVE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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