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W2 KEK

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,531 mi
Last recorded113,531 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 KEK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 113,531 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,460 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 107,504 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 61,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 100,586 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jul 2023 55,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 94,699 miles

under trays fitted. engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2022 51,918 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 85,596 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 85,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil level low. Added 1 litre

Pass 5 May 2021 74,156 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 May 2021 74,156 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly deformed around inner circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deformed around inner circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 67,779 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 38,315 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deformed around inner 1/4 of circumference

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 75% split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 59,905 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,565 miles

Both lower wishbone rear bushes splitting

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

No measurable smoke emissions

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,854 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Apr 2018 51,854 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,262 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W2 KEK is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W2 KEK, 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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W2 KEK is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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