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WRT 233A

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,639 mi
Last recorded115,639 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRT 233A
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 115,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaking from engine

Pass 9 Jul 2025 109,102 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 109,102 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2024 103,927 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 103,907 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,378 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 91,361 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,069 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 87,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise slight oil leak on gear box

Pass 9 Mar 2019 73,942 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,912 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 61,250 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 61,250 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 50,643 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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WRT 233A is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WRT 233A, 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 WRT 233A registered?

WRT 233A is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is WRT 233A safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRT 233A shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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