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HN12 FTE

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,842 mi
Last recorded82,842 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 FTE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 82,842 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 77,390 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,388 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 64,693 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,210 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,868 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 49,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,595 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 31,177 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,105 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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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HN12 FTE 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 92.3%.

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 HN12 FTE, 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 HN12 FTE registered?

HN12 FTE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is HN12 FTE safe to buy?

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