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W3 FOL

2012 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,487 mi
Last recorded103,487 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 FOL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 103,487 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 91,093 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,116 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 58,825 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 47,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc backing plate, sub plate rivet failed but still attached (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc backing plate, sub plate rivet failed but still attached (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 2 x punctures found in tyre tread (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 May 2019 25,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 24,669 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 24,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin front tyres worn and rear tyres nailed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 22,485 miles

front tyres worn on edges and both rear tyres nailed

Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,378 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,341 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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W3 FOL is a 2012 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W3 FOL, 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 W3 FOL registered?

W3 FOL is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is W3 FOL safe to buy?

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