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WG61 XAO

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,821 mi
Last recorded158,821 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 XAO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 158,821 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 143,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 30 Nov 2017 143,450 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 123,548 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,951 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 71,951 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WG61 XAO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WG61 XAO, 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 WG61 XAO registered?

WG61 XAO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is WG61 XAO safe to buy?

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