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FT61 ACO

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,438 mi
Last recorded130,438 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 ACO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 130,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 118,865 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 109,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,989 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,774 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,507 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 14 May 2019 78,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 72,264 miles

all tyres worn on edges

osr tyre cut in tread no core showing yet

Pass 16 May 2017 66,039 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 61,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,974 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 34,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 34,528 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FT61 ACO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FT61 ACO, 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 FT61 ACO registered?

FT61 ACO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is FT61 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 ACO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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