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GU12 OPF

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,833 mi
Last recorded111,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 OPF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 111,833 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 111,833 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 104,756 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 98,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror glass discoloured

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,624 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 inner lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside wing mirror glass discoloured

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 92,624 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 inner lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside wing mirror glass discoloured

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,285 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 83,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,856 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear position lamp damaged.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear position lamp part not working.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 70,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed conti sport 315/35/20 [suv] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear position lamp damaged.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear position lamp part not working.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,858 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,857 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,077 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,027 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 44,979 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OPF 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 70.6%.

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 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 GU12 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

GU12 OPF is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GU12 OPF safe to buy?

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