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X5 UWU

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,256 mi
Last recorded67,256 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 67,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 67,256 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,570 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 62,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 62,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 56,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 56,084 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 47,375 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 42,077 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 35,458 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,438 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 20,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 17,111 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 13,011 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 UWU is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

X5 UWU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is X5 UWU safe to buy?

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