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DS61 XUY

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,271 mi
Last recorded109,271 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 109,271 miles

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

both rear tyres slight perish

brake pad warning light on

Fail 25 Jul 2025 109,271 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slight perish

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Dec 2023 100,998 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 100,991 miles

Direction indicator not working both offside and nearside indicator repeaters not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel nut missing from all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 94,716 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 80,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,604 miles

Lower Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2020 68,135 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 55,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 48,454 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,128 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 40,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 40,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,106 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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DS61 XUY is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUY, 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 DS61 XUY registered?

DS61 XUY is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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