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EJ62 OTS

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,531 mi
Last recorded136,531 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 OTS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 136,531 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 129,782 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 122,547 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 115,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,016 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,219 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,348 miles

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 7 Mar 2018 75,681 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 75,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,600 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,619 miles

3rd row seat belts not inspected, seats not fitted

NSR & OSR seat belts not inspected, child seats fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside NSR tyre worn on inner edge

OSR tyre small cut to cords not in excess of 25mm

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2015 47,619 miles

3rd row seat belts not inspected, seats not fitted

NSR & OSR seat belts not inspected, child seats fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside NSR tyre worn on inner edge

OSR tyre small cut to cords not in excess of 25mm

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

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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EJ62 OTS is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EJ62 OTS, 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

How do I check the history of EJ62 OTS?

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What year was EJ62 OTS registered?

EJ62 OTS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is EJ62 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ62 OTS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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