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X5 WSH

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,787 mi
Last recorded85,787 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 85,787 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 84,466 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 84,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 82,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,895 miles

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,112 miles

sill covers /undertray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,872 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 57,872 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 52,001 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 52,001 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,590 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 WSH 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 78.6%.

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 WSH, 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 WSH registered?

X5 WSH is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is X5 WSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 WSH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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