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DS61 SXD

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,748 mi
Last recorded95,748 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 SXD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 95,748 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 91,265 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 91,262 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 88,509 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,582 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays

Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,344 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays

Fail 29 Jun 2021 72,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut in tread to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays

Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,863 miles

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

under trays

Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,293 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges

under trays

Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays

Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,026 miles

Offside Front brake back plate broken and touching abs; removed

under trays

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,253 miles

under trays

Pass 18 Jul 2015 26,704 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 26,704 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,544 miles

both third row seats not tested as they were stowed away.

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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DS61 SXD 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 81.3%.

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 DS61 SXD, 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 DS61 SXD registered?

DS61 SXD is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is DS61 SXD safe to buy?

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