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2012 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

225,465 mi
Last recorded225,465 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 USD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 225,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 216,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 205,402 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 205,402 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Nearside and offside. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 194,211 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 183,634 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 170,961 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 155,074 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 139,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm, connecting shocker to hub (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 139,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most arm, connecting shocker to hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm, connecting shocker to hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 122,429 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,146 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,975 miles

NSF tyre has some outer wear to tread

NSR tyre has alot of inner wear to tread.

OSR tyre has a lot of inner wear to tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU12 USD is a 2012 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU12 USD, 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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DU12 USD is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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