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X1 APF

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,796 mi
Last recorded62,796 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 APF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 62,796 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 62,783 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 62,763 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,241 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2024 59,961 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 50,901 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking oil (dripping slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 50,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking oil (dripping slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 45,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 39,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 27,268 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,880 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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X1 APF is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X1 APF, 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 X1 APF registered?

X1 APF is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is X1 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 APF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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