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FP61 VVM

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,881 mi
Last recorded68,881 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 VVM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 68,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 66,751 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 63,946 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM BOTH REAR HUBS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,511 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 61,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 59,295 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,204 miles

Offside Front osf foglight cracked still functional

Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,201 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 34,541 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2016 34,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,477 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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FP61 VVM is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue 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 FP61 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

FP61 VVM is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is FP61 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 VVM 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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