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GP12 APO

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,270 mi
Last recorded180,270 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP12 APO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 180,270 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 170,106 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 162,828 miles

Front Outer CV gators deteriorated

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

Pass 24 May 2023 156,246 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 149,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 129,924 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 113,917 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,198 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,844 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2018 84,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,380 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 73,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,079 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 60,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 44,058 miles

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

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

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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GP12 APO 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 GP12 APO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GP12 APO?

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What year was GP12 APO registered?

GP12 APO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is GP12 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP12 APO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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