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GV12 FXT

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,868 mi
Last recorded79,868 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 FXT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 79,868 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 77,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 74,229 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

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 19 May 2023 71,770 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 71,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 68,310 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 28 May 2021 60,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 52,068 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,560 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,064 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 41,063 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,954 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 33,954 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,225 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2015 28,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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GV12 FXT is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV12 FXT, 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 GV12 FXT registered?

GV12 FXT is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is GV12 FXT safe to buy?

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