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EN12 FLV

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,691 mi
Last recorded127,691 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 FLV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 127,691 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 127,688 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside nearside front binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 112,637 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 112,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,237 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 105,109 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,228 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,432 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,022 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,853 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 55,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,660 miles

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

chip in screen

winter tyres fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 43,220 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,751 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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EN12 FLV 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 73.3%.

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 EN12 FLV, 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 EN12 FLV registered?

EN12 FLV is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EN12 FLV safe to buy?

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