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HV12 KJO

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,198 mi
Last recorded146,198 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 KJO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 146,198 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 146,198 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 131,048 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,817 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 92,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 79,418 miles

under side muddy

Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,433 miles

Front Tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 26 Jun 2019 57,407 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,955 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,088 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 30,082 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,660 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,253 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,260 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 KJO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KJO, 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 KJO registered?

HV12 KJO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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