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W77 MRD

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,096 mi
Last recorded131,096 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW77 MRD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 131,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 128,798 miles

handbrake efficiency poor

Fail 22 Aug 2024 128,789 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake efficiency poor

Pass 4 Sep 2023 125,241 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,524 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 92,486 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 82,281 miles

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,093 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,655 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 54,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,309 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 42,305 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 36,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,214 miles

front pads on limit

rear pads low

Fail 31 Oct 2015 29,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

front pads on limit

rear pads low

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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W77 MRD is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W77 MRD, 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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W77 MRD is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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