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FP61 LWT

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,004 mi
Last recorded109,004 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 LWT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 109,004 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 101,793 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 101,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 98,758 miles

parking brake switch loose

Fail 24 Jul 2024 98,758 miles

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

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

brake wear warning lamp on

parking brake switch loose

Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,636 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn

front brake pads low/worn

Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,738 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2021 83,649 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 83,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,487 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,881 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,419 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 64,492 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 64,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,830 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,548 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 45,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/r20 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/r20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 30,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FP61 LWT is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP61 LWT, 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 FP61 LWT registered?

FP61 LWT is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is FP61 LWT safe to buy?

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