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EK12 SVX

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,194 mi
Last recorded150,194 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SVX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 150,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 137,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 137,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 177,652 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 177,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,611 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,047 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 61,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,448 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE +REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Fail 29 Aug 2017 49,448 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE +REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,028 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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EK12 SVX is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK12 SVX, 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 EK12 SVX registered?

EK12 SVX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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