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DL12 BFU

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,330 mi
Last recorded153,330 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 BFU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 153,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 153,306 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side switch inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side switch inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 325 30 21.. cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285 35 21. cut to tyre wall cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 139,655 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre x 2

power steering juddering

Fail 29 Aug 2024 139,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre x 2

power steering juddering

Pass 29 Aug 2023 127,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 119,581 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 119,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 116,754 miles

Covers & Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper is Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 115,214 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF, NSF, NSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 106,574 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 106,573 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,026 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2016 85,023 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,263 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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DL12 BFU 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 66.7%.

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 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 DL12 BFU, 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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DL12 BFU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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