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DL61 MXE

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,165 mi
Last recorded121,165 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL61 MXE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 121,165 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 112,583 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer 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))

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2024 105,837 miles

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2023 100,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

noise on engine when revved

Fail 11 Apr 2022 95,500 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

noise on engine when revved

Pass 13 Apr 2021 90,779 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 90,778 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,395 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,310 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 68,858 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,353 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,881 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge to 2mm

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge to 2mm

Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,125 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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DL61 MXE is a 2012 BMW X5 in White 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 DL61 MXE, 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 DL61 MXE registered?

DL61 MXE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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