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WH08 TLE

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,415 mi
Last recorded119,415 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH08 TLE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 119,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 115,315 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 106,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,874 miles

Offside Front Upper ball joint cover slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,231 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 77,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,832 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 70,605 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,427 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 54,413 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre under inflated at time of test.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,503 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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WH08 TLE is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WH08 TLE, 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 WH08 TLE registered?

WH08 TLE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is WH08 TLE safe to buy?

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