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EF62 LHV

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,067 mi
Last recorded80,067 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 LHV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 80,067 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 75,396 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 75,396 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 70,136 miles

Front Body component slightly loose engine undertray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,083 miles

Bonnet release cables tight

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight judder on road test (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADS NOW QUITE WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 58,875 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,039 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 48,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear seatbelts 6&7 not checked seats folded..

Pass 9 Dec 2018 43,553 miles

1ST WAX OF PIPES AND FERULES REC.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS NOW DUE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,351 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,931 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 31,930 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges

Offside Front tyre tread low on edges

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread low and nail in tyre outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 24,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EF62 LHV is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF62 LHV, 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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EF62 LHV is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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