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FY12 FHF

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,160 mi
Last recorded108,160 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FHF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 108,160 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension bush deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower suspension bush deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 99,479 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective crack in joint (6.1.2 (a))

side skirts fitted to vehicle obstructing view of testable items

undertrays fitted to vehicle obstructing view of testable items

Fail 23 Oct 2024 99,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective crack in joint (6.1.2 (a))

side skirts fitted to vehicle obstructing view of testable items

undertrays fitted to vehicle obstructing view of testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2023 92,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,743 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 84,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,107 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 72,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,511 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 55,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 40,137 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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FY12 FHF is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY12 FHF, 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 FY12 FHF registered?

FY12 FHF is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is FY12 FHF safe to buy?

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