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GL12 XAX

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,747 mi
Last recorded193,747 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 XAX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 193,747 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 187,288 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 187,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 175,412 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Dec 2022 161,346 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear only just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 161,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear only just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 150,101 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 149,977 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,801 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 141,801 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,297 miles

No diesel smoke detected on emission test

Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,551 miles

emission not detected

Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,890 miles

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

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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GL12 XAX is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL12 XAX, 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 GL12 XAX registered?

GL12 XAX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GL12 XAX safe to buy?

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