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WD12 PZM

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,523 mi
Last recorded130,523 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 PZM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 130,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 125,137 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 125,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 124,120 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 118,055 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 114,982 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,366 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 103,235 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 92,236 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 92,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,940 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 79,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,060 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 65,060 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 rsc (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 rsc (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 48,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,655 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,795 miles

covers fitted

no emissions detected at test

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,542 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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WD12 PZM is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PZM, 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 PZM registered?

WD12 PZM is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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