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FN12 BUE

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,927 mi
Last recorded155,927 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 BUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 155,927 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 154,190 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Feb 2025 154,190 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 151,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 144,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,110 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 128,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 117,071 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Low emitter on emissions unable to do print out

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit , worn bald outer edge , no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald inner edge (no cords showing at the moment) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit , worn bald outer edge , no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald inner edge (no cords showing at the moment) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak on rear of engine

Fail 18 Mar 2021 117,071 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Low emitter on emissions unable to do print out

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit , worn bald outer edge , no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald inner edge (no cords showing at the moment) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit , worn bald outer edge , no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald inner edge (no cords showing at the moment) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 27 Feb 2020 108,864 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 108,864 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,816 miles

Low diesel emitter.

Nearside Front Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint.

Offside Front Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint.

Fail 20 Mar 2019 95,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Low diesel emitter.

Nearside Front Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint.

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge, no cords exposed at time of test.

Offside Front Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,488 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre wearing excessively on inner edge, no cords exposed at time of test.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre wearing excessively on inner edge, no cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,806 miles

Offside Front Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre wearing excessively on outer edge, no cords showing at time of test.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,596 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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FN12 BUE is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN12 BUE, 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 FN12 BUE registered?

FN12 BUE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is FN12 BUE safe to buy?

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