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FW12 JFO

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,586 mi
Last recorded106,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 JFO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,586 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 94,593 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 86,861 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,725 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 69,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 64,970 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,895 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,064 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,723 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 49,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,505 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,641 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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FW12 JFO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FW12 JFO, 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 FW12 JFO registered?

FW12 JFO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FW12 JFO safe to buy?

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