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DL12 ZDM

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,041 mi
Last recorded169,041 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 ZDM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 169,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 166,290 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 166,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 17 Apr 2024 161,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 153,682 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 148,241 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,051 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,121 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 128,121 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 126,524 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge almost to cords, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 111,660 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed front and rear letter V made to look like a Y (6.3.4b)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background front and rear (6.3.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge almost to cords, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 95,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 95,215 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.4b)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background front and rear (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 75,408 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear restricting view inspection of adult belt

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle restriction view inspection

Fail 28 Dec 2015 75,408 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed V modified to look like Y (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background glitter effect (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed V modified to look like Y (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background glitter effect (6.3.3)

child seat fitted to nearside rear restricting view inspection of adult belt

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle restriction view inspection

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 ZDM is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZDM, 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 DL12 ZDM registered?

DL12 ZDM is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is DL12 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 ZDM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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