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E5 XLL

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,740 mi
Last recorded85,740 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,740 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 81,781 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,066 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 72,504 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,540 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 66,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,396 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,672 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 18 Dec 2018 48,189 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 41,586 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,263 miles

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,494 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 XLL is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

E5 XLL is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is E5 XLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 XLL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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