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X5 ROW

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,235 mi
Last recorded164,235 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 ROW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 164,235 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 159,005 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 151,041 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 136,141 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 125,878 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 101,520 miles

Central Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 101,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 58,869 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 58,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,514 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 51,539 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 49,597 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,596 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed off, on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,536 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed off, on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,452 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 ROW is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ROW, 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 ROW registered?

X5 ROW is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is X5 ROW safe to buy?

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