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GU12 NBK

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,464 mi
Last recorded68,464 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 NBK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 68,464 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2024 66,414 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 63,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine undertray fitted obscuring view of suspension, steering and braking components

Fail 20 Sep 2023 63,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine undertray fitted obscuring view of suspension, steering and braking components

Pass 22 Sep 2022 61,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light out.

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 61,186 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light out.

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,734 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also additional seatbelts not checked ()

Nearside Rear Inner inner position lamp n/w

Nearside Rear n/s/reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Aug 2020 49,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,378 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,897 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/front & o/s/rear ()

Rear Inner rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,271 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,994 miles

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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GU12 NBK is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc 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 GU12 NBK, 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 GU12 NBK registered?

GU12 NBK is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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