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F9 SAS

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,144 mi
Last recorded104,144 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 SAS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,144 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 104,144 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/20 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 275/40/20 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 93,862 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 93,862 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 82,604 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,888 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,019 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 70,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,482 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,392 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,673 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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F9 SAS is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F9 SAS, 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 F9 SAS?

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What year was F9 SAS registered?

F9 SAS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is F9 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F9 SAS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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