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WD12 DXS

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,257 mi
Last recorded139,257 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 DXS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 139,257 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 134,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears/rears, anti-corrosion paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub-frame and chassis coated in anti-corrosion paint

Fail 25 Mar 2025 134,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears/rears, anti-corrosion paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame and chassis coated in anti-corrosion paint

Pass 10 Apr 2024 129,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 122,836 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 116,422 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2021 113,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2021 113,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 113,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake not holding (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear ferules on axle corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 113,365 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edges from crash damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm into second layer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bush and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 107,453 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror back has been damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,814 miles

heavy wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre, near cords. wear on inner edge of n/s/r tyre. heavy wear on edges of both front tyres ( near cords).

Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,155 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2017 87,203 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WD12 DXS 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 75%.

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 WD12 DXS, 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 WD12 DXS registered?

WD12 DXS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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