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GX12 CXN

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,733 mi
Last recorded121,733 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 CXN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 121,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 118,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 114,083 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 108,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 104,579 miles

Covers fitted throughout vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 104,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F Rear suspension arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Covers fitted throughout vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 95,561 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,511 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,351 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,043 miles

Nearside body damage

Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,594 miles

Advise both front tyres are scrubbed on outer parts of treads

Pass 27 Jun 2016 24,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 19,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre deteriating and cracking

nsf tyre wear on outer edges

nsr tyre deteriating and cracking

osf tyre slight wear outer edges

Pass 27 May 2014 9,087 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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GX12 CXN is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GX12 CXN, 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 GX12 CXN registered?

GX12 CXN is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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