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X50 EOL

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,186 mi
Last recorded146,186 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 EOL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 146,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 136,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 131,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 125,772 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,863 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,899 miles

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

View obstructed by under covers

Pass 12 Sep 2017 41,751 miles

Emissions too clean to achieve result

Fail 12 Sep 2017 41,751 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Emissions too clean to achieve result

Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,591 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,521 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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X50 EOL is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X50 EOL, 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 X50 EOL registered?

X50 EOL is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is X50 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X50 EOL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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