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EU61 LVT

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,819 mi
Last recorded89,819 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU61 LVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,819 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,812 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 69,550 miles

front exhaust clamp cracked

rear cv gaiters slight leak of grease

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,766 miles

Electronic parking brake button damaged

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 65,766 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Electronic parking brake button damaged

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,876 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 53,394 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,848 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,032 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 39,628 miles

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

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,036 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,660 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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EU61 LVT 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 92.3%.

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 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 EU61 LVT, 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 EU61 LVT registered?

EU61 LVT is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is EU61 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU61 LVT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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