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X1 STS

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,331 mi
Last recorded125,331 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 125,331 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 125,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 117,948 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 112,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 107,697 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,079 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 95,159 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 81,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 71,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,868 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn low at edges

zero emissions test result

Fail 22 Jul 2016 48,288 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn low at edges

zero emissions test result

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,970 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 STS is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X1 STS, 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 STS registered?

X1 STS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is X1 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 STS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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