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EF53 MMM

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,400 mi
Last recorded120,400 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 MMM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 120,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from gearbox under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 120,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to inner cords on inner edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from gearbox under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 114,390 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 106,045 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got a nail in tyre tread 285/45/19

Pass 18 Jul 2023 101,532 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,888 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,004 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,595 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 80,595 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,002 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,852 miles

Oil leak

front tyres are wearing low on outer edges

Fail 1 Nov 2016 43,852 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres are wearing low on outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,037 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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EF53 MMM is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF53 MMM, 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 EF53 MMM registered?

EF53 MMM is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is EF53 MMM safe to buy?

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