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GF12 TSX

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,183 mi
Last recorded109,183 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 TSX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 109,183 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 102,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split around the inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 102,905 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split around the inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 84,370 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Fail 3 Jul 2023 84,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,001 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres very much on limit

Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,709 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 47,763 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 3 May 2018 47,763 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 3 May 2017 40,394 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 5 May 2016 33,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing low on extreme outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing low on extreme inside edge

Offside Front tyre is wearing low on extreme outside edge

Offside Rear tyre is wearing low on extreme inside edge

Pass 6 May 2015 25,419 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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GF12 TSX is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF12 TSX, 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 GF12 TSX registered?

GF12 TSX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is GF12 TSX safe to buy?

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