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WV12 VZK

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,238 mi
Last recorded115,238 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VZK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 115,238 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 less 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 115,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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 less 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 112,201 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 108,051 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 96,479 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 96,477 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,522 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 85,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 77,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 76,881 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 76,881 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

front wipers deteriorating-jumpy,rear suspension deteriorating-leaning,passenger front suspension deteriorating-stiff,service overdue,rear pad warning on dash comp,nsf brake disc rusting-inner,drivers rear tyre tread

Pass 30 Mar 2019 68,914 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 57,048 miles

rear drive shafts outer joints slight seepage

Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,570 miles

rear driveshafts damp,passenger rear tyre low on inside tread

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,568 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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WV12 VZK is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WV12 VZK, 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 WV12 VZK registered?

WV12 VZK is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 VZK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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