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EY12 KSU

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,706 mi
Last recorded125,706 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 KSU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 125,706 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted, unable to inspect engine components

Pass 27 May 2025 118,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing and nearing min (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,616 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2024 109,616 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2023 102,655 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2023 102,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,049 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 97,046 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 87,083 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2021 87,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 75,998 miles

both front tyres outer edge wear

both rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,291 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,916 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,972 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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EY12 KSU is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey 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 EY12 KSU, 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 EY12 KSU registered?

EY12 KSU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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