CarVerify

Free Car Check

DSZ 5931

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,967 mi
Last recorded114,967 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 5931
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 114,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2026 114,964 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog light glass broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 109,753 miles

Covers obcuring components

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light lense broken

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 109,753 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 iner shoulder marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers obcuring components

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light lense broken

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,427 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 74,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,749 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 67,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 315/35R20 110W Bridgestone Dueler H/T sport (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 315/35R20 110W Bridgestone Dueler H/T sport (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,630 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 53,915 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,643 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,188 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 33,215 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 33,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DSZ 5931 is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DSZ 5931, 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

How do I check the history of DSZ 5931?

You can check the full history of DSZ 5931 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DSZ 5931 registered?

DSZ 5931 is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DSZ 5931 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSZ 5931 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSZ 5931 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DSZ 5931. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.