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FL12 FCE

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,895 mi
Last recorded96,895 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 FCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,895 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 91,608 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 91,608 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,235 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,213 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,285 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,316 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2-3mm

offside rear tyre 2-3mm

Fail 3 Sep 2020 67,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre 2-3mm

offside rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 1 May 2019 61,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 56,492 miles

washers just provide enough water to clear screen

Pass 11 May 2017 52,522 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 42,881 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 32,292 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,139 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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FL12 FCE 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 FL12 FCE, 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 FL12 FCE registered?

FL12 FCE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is FL12 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 FCE 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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