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X5 MLT

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,956 mi
Last recorded125,956 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 MLT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 125,956 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 121,142 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 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2023 115,425 miles

Handbrake button trim loose

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 110,591 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,751 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 95,491 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 89,837 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 89,837 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,980 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 82,939 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,166 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,295 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,829 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 39,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,521 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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X5 MLT is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X5 MLT, 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 X5 MLT registered?

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

Is X5 MLT safe to buy?

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