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VU12 ZTJ

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,273 mi
Last recorded168,273 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 ZTJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 168,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 165,495 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 158,317 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 151,429 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 151,429 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 145,117 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertray fitted cant check proper brake pipe and fuel pipe

Pass 17 Nov 2020 137,159 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 129,636 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 129,632 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 122,525 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 113,928 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components ,time of test

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

Pass 27 May 2016 103,744 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,119 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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VU12 ZTJ is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU12 ZTJ, 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 VU12 ZTJ registered?

VU12 ZTJ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is VU12 ZTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 ZTJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU12 ZTJ have outstanding finance?

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