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DND 50

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,469 mi
Last recorded120,469 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDND 50
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 120,469 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED IN GREASE/UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 114,978 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 113,347 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 109,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 107,283 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,377 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 101,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,467 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button top (1.1.6 (d))

Front undertray damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 89,467 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button top (1.1.6 (d))

Front undertray damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,327 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,796 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,240 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 45,660 miles

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

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

Cut in N/S/R inner tyre tread

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DND 50 is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DND 50, 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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DND 50 is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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