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W5 ETY

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,879 mi
Last recorded159,879 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 ETY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 159,879 miles

advise tyre monitor light on

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 152,995 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 145,075 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 145,075 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fault on system (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 139,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 131,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 127,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 117,114 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Fail 29 May 2020 117,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed prized open cut/cords seen 275/40-20 106w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wiper blades smeary

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35-20 110w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 103,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,088 miles

rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,966 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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W5 ETY is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W5 ETY, 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 W5 ETY registered?

W5 ETY is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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