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DSW 715

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,039 mi
Last recorded82,039 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSW 715
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 82,039 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 82,039 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 75,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 70,772 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 70,772 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 61,011 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 61,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 56,664 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2020 52,527 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 52,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,817 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 37,091 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 31,229 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,094 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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DSW 715 is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey 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 DSW 715, 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 DSW 715 registered?

DSW 715 is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is DSW 715 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSW 715 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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