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GPA 1A

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,258 mi
Last recorded96,258 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPA 1A
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 96,258 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 96,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 95,123 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edge and slightly cracking / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 93,680 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 92,558 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,810 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 86,066 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 82,241 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 70,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 58,892 miles

Front Wipers Smeary

Nearside tyre valve perished

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 12 May 2015 47,038 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 May 2015 47,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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GPA 1A is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPA 1A, 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

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What year was GPA 1A registered?

GPA 1A is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is GPA 1A safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPA 1A shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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