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GD12 LEU

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,585 mi
Last recorded125,585 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 LEU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 125,585 miles

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

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

Offside rear inner position lamp not working

Various rear suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 2 Jun 2025 109,551 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges slightly

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

Nearside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left

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

Offside rear inner position lamp not working

Fail 2 Jun 2025 109,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing edges slightly

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

Nearside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left

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

Offside rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2024 97,119 miles

Nearside front antiroll bar droplink gaiter slightly perished

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Pass 26 May 2023 86,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 81,367 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre removed no air loss

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 75,230 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 72,285 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 57,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,373 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,612 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,168 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 33,168 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes weak (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 25,578 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,532 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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GD12 LEU is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GD12 LEU, 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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GD12 LEU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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