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E9 XKT

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,677 mi
Last recorded148,677 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 XKT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 148,677 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 148,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 138,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,803 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 105,803 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. 275/40ZR20.100W. Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport Runflat Extra Load (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,486 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 78,460 miles

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

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,852 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 68,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,419 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 55,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn. 275/40R20. 106Y Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport Runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,390 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 23,557 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,727 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 15,639 miles

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

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

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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E9 XKT is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E9 XKT, 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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E9 XKT is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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