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F25 MDR

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,375 mi
Last recorded98,375 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 MDR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 98,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 98,190 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,812 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 90,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,413 miles

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

Rear Both tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Undertrays fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,389 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,357 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 57,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,239 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 41,239 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 347,774 miles

Front chip in screen

Fail 15 May 2017 34,778 miles

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

Front chip in screen

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge close to cord advise replace

Pass 18 May 2016 28,997 miles

Front chip in screen

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge close to cord

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge close to cord

Fail 11 May 2016 28,997 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front chip in screen

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge close to cord

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge close to cord

Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,800 miles

rear tyres cracking in treads

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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F25 MDR 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 F25 MDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F25 MDR?

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What year was F25 MDR registered?

F25 MDR is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is F25 MDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F25 MDR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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