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X5 TSX

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,118 mi
Last recorded112,118 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 112,118 miles

Rear subframe very rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2025 107,678 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,852 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,506 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,752 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,445 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,404 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,102 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,953 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 41,953 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 41,930 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed at towbar wiring socket (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached Earth strap (1.9.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,271 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust emissions too clean to give a reading

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,379 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 TSX is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X5 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

X5 TSX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is X5 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 TSX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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