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W40 CDO

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,093 mi
Last recorded116,093 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 CDO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 116,093 miles

N/S/F outer C.V boot has a small split

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 116,093 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F outer C.V boot has a small split

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 111,735 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,005 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Oil leak

front suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,161 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 87,703 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,889 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 70,092 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 60,652 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 60,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,295 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust emissions to clean no readings recorded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 40,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 28,564 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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W40 CDO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black 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 W40 CDO, 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 W40 CDO registered?

W40 CDO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is W40 CDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W40 CDO 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.

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