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X5 MRX

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,884 mi
Last recorded157,884 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 MRX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 157,884 miles

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

slight power steering leak

Fail 20 Nov 2025 157,882 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

slight power steering leak

Pass 20 Nov 2024 153,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 145,992 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 146,992 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 140,821 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 132,723 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 132,723 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 125,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 114,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside/Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside/Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 103,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,763 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,514 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,710 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,300 miles

front tyres almost void of tread on outer edges

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 MRX 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 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 MRX, 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 X5 MRX registered?

X5 MRX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is X5 MRX safe to buy?

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