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GP51 RKP

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,906 mi
Last recorded131,906 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 RKP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 131,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 124,912 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 120,148 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 120,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 118,294 miles

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inop. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 118,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear. Spacing. (0.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 69% recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inop. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 111,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 87,054 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 87,054 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH DROP LINKS WORN BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT ARB D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH FRONT SETS OF PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,490 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,667 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GP51 RKP 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 76.9%.

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 GP51 RKP, 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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GP51 RKP is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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