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GE53 LEE

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,261 mi
Last recorded120,261 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE53 LEE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 120,261 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 113,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 106,882 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 100,744 miles

Engine Cover & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,112 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 91,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,586 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 79,875 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 79,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,029 miles

Emissions not detected

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,322 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,694 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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GE53 LEE is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GE53 LEE, 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 GE53 LEE registered?

GE53 LEE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is GE53 LEE safe to buy?

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