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X5 XAS

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,416 mi
Last recorded155,416 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 XAS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 155,416 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

Rear Boot lid wont close properly, boot lid is secure

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS and OS bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 155,380 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

Rear Boot lid wont close properly, boot lid is secure

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS and OS bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 147,003 miles

Oil leak from rear differential

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

Pass 28 May 2024 135,926 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 135,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear differential leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2023 121,927 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 108,490 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,284 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 96,283 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,132 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,948 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,803 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 49,858 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,540 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Fail 21 Mar 2016 42,540 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 33,227 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XAS is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

X5 XAS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is X5 XAS safe to buy?

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