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W3 HTA

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,661 mi
Last recorded113,661 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 HTA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 113,661 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 108,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 103,223 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,083 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 91,569 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 91,569 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 77,428 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,153 miles

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity Al rear light unit tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 56,153 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity Al rear light unit tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,356 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,382 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,008 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 43,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,364 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner shoulder edge

Offside Rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner shoulder edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,560 miles

Nearside Front drop link slight play

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 HTA is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W3 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

W3 HTA is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is W3 HTA safe to buy?

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