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FE12 KOW

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,589 mi
Last recorded48,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 KOW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 48,589 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 48,295 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 47,959 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 47,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,976 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 45,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 44,763 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 42,666 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 39,719 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 36,306 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 May 2016 29,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 29,127 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 21,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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FE12 KOW is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 FE12 KOW, 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

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What year was FE12 KOW registered?

FE12 KOW is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is FE12 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 KOW 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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