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FG12 MKO

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,876 mi
Last recorded90,876 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 MKO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 90,876 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge/No Cords exposed 315/35R20

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight misting of grease around cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,489 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 86,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 84,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 77,350 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 77,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 71,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 68,136 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 65,481 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 57,494 miles

3rd row seats and seat belts not tested - folded away

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 11 Dec 2017 57,464 miles

Brake performance not tested due to illegal tyre - decelerometer test required (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also very heavily bald on inner edge - 315/35 R20 110W run flat (4.1.D.1b)

3rd row seats and seat belts not tested - folded away

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also very heavily bald on inner edge - about to expose ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,450 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2016 52,417 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nailed and bald on inner edge - 315/35 R20 110W run flat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 25 Oct 2015 47,401 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on inner edgse

Offside Rear tyre is bald on inner 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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FG12 MKO 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 64.3%.

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 FG12 MKO, 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 FG12 MKO registered?

FG12 MKO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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