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EF61 SRU

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,581 mi
Last recorded94,581 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 SRU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 94,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,582 miles

Body Undertrays Fitted.

Rear Wiper Blade Split.

Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,250 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,798 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 77,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,831 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 69,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 60,087 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,873 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges - advise replacement soon

Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

covers and shields fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,579 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 37,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EF61 SRU is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF61 SRU, 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 EF61 SRU registered?

EF61 SRU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is EF61 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 SRU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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