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EX12 LJK

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,252 mi
Last recorded112,252 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 LJK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 112,252 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 112,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,985 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 90,093 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 86,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 79,595 miles

Nearside Front stone chip on the windscreen

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,657 miles

Front engine undertray fitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,650 miles

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

Front engine undertray fitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,224 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 59,038 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 52,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,127 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 32,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2015 24,729 miles

Brake fliud service light illuminated

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near side rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Off side front tyre worn on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EX12 LJK is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX12 LJK, 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 EX12 LJK registered?

EX12 LJK is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is EX12 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 LJK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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