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GV12 HFE

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,684 mi
Last recorded92,684 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 HFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 92,684 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,464 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 68,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,329 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 43,652 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 41,255 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 41,255 miles

Nearside Front 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 worn on the outer edge and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,538 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2017 26,805 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,254 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2016 23,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 18,918 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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 HFE 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 GV12 HFE, 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 GV12 HFE registered?

GV12 HFE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is GV12 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 HFE 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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