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GCM 37

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,757 mi
Last recorded154,757 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCM 37
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 154,757 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 153,417 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/f lower ball joint excessively worn (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2026 101,595 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 99,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting bracket/hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily worn, lipped and thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obstructing components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 141,196 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 75,405 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 131,532 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 108,365 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 93,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 41,017 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 1 Apr 2022 40,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,188 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,769 miles

minor oil leak from engine.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 75,021 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,314 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 68,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded attached to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded attached to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top of hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,184 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 59,184 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,960 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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GCM 37 is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GCM 37, 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 GCM 37 registered?

GCM 37 is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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