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VX61 EFU

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

237,210 mi
Last recorded237,210 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 EFU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2026 237,210 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2026 237,210 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2025 233,144 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2025 233,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 227,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 219,760 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 213,401 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 208,625 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 208,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 199,438 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 194,866 miles

BOTH FRONT SEAT FRAMES WORN

Nearside HEADLIGHT OUTPUT SLIGHTLY REDUCED

Fail 19 Jun 2018 194,860 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SEAT FRAMES WORN

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside HEADLIGHT OUTPUT SLIGHTLY REDUCED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 184,043 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 180,622 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 171,881 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 171,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 161,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VX61 EFU is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VX61 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX61 EFU registered?

VX61 EFU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is VX61 EFU safe to buy?

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