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EFC 412Y

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,564 mi
Last recorded147,564 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 412Y
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 147,564 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 147,564 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 134,059 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 127,416 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 123,228 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 123,228 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 118,811 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 112,369 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,277 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 99,273 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,009 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2017 80,251 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,294 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,672 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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EFC 412Y is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black 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 EFC 412Y, 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 EFC 412Y registered?

EFC 412Y is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is EFC 412Y safe to buy?

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