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EA 4503

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,236 mi
Last recorded127,236 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA 4503
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 127,236 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 127,234 miles

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 7 Oct 2024 119,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 111,952 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Self levelling warning lamp on dash but system working.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,093 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 97,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,830 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 78,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,915 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 66,013 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,988 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,144 miles

front tyres wear to outside edges

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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EA 4503 is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA 4503, 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 EA 4503 registered?

EA 4503 is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EA 4503 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA 4503 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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