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GX61 UKE

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,624 mi
Last recorded114,624 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 UKE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 114,624 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 112,566 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 111,398 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 109,403 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,498 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 107,493 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged approximately 20% missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,718 miles

Advise slight knock from suspension o/s/f on ball joint test (suspect ) shock absorber or top mount

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,364 miles

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Apr 2018 77,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise o/s/r tyre on 4mm tread depth and worn Inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,458 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 66,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,465 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 51,768 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 46,549 miles

o/s/r tyre worn 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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GX61 UKE is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX61 UKE, 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 GX61 UKE registered?

GX61 UKE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is GX61 UKE safe to buy?

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