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S777 MEL

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,695 mi
Last recorded179,695 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 MEL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 179,695 miles

Central gearbox mount corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front and rear and offside and offside low/on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 100,955 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 174,673 miles

Central gearbox crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 91,733 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 168,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 162,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,541 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 156,812 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 156,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,929 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2019 147,313 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2019 147,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 70,532 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 140,850 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2019 140,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2018 65,406 miles

Offside Front wiper blade slightly damaged but not affecting view to front

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2018 128,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,990 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully test adult seat belt

Pass 24 Jan 2017 125,750 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,099 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 112,800 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 112,016 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,999 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,837 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 94,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,574 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,391 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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S777 MEL is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S777 MEL, 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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S777 MEL is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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