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EA12 LXT

2012 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,300 mi
Last recorded126,300 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 LXT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 126,300 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 119,830 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 119,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 181,695 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 67,312 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre is worn,but not exposing cords

Fail 3 Aug 2019 67,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre is worn,but not exposing cords

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,524 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,254 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 50,254 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,836 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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EA12 LXT is a 2012 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA12 LXT, 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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What year was EA12 LXT registered?

EA12 LXT is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EA12 LXT safe to buy?

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