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GM08 EEN

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,682 mi
Last recorded161,682 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM08 EEN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 161,682 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 161,679 miles

Nearside 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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 153,449 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 146,362 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 137,199 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 21 Dec 2021 130,103 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 130,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 130,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,347 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inside edge & cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 124,319 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inside edge & cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 118,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear small piece of metal in tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2018 111,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & cut in tread ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,839 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 95,839 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 51,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GM08 EEN is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GM08 EEN, 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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GM08 EEN is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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