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E5 AXA

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,159 mi
Last recorded139,159 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 AXA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 139,159 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 131,795 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 131,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 111,865 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 99,092 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 91,209 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,640 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has evidence of heat applied to it.not excessive.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,823 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 75,798 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,123 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear all rear seat belts not checked seats in down position

Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,717 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and cut (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,807 miles

Nearside Front n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front o/s/front tyre worn outer edge and has nail in tread.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,143 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,980 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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E5 AXA is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E5 AXA, 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 E5 AXA registered?

E5 AXA is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is E5 AXA safe to buy?

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