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HV12 EHK

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,528 mi
Last recorded159,528 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 EHK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 159,528 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 159,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 153,799 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,272 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 141,270 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 131,821 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 124,186 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 124,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 109,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,966 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,202 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 85,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,295 miles

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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HV12 EHK is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV12 EHK, 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 HV12 EHK registered?

HV12 EHK is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is HV12 EHK safe to buy?

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