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G1 CUE

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

128,612 mi
Last recorded128,612 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 CUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 128,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,081 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 115,185 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 115,185 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 106,507 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted - full inspection not possible

Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,689 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,658 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 83,151 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 58,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 56,666 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,594 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,013 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,124 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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G1 CUE 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 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 G1 CUE, 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 G1 CUE registered?

G1 CUE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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