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X72 VAO

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,391 mi
Last recorded66,391 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 VAO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 66,391 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 66,357 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at the bottom . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working inner position lamp on tailgate - inoperative . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/45x19 inner wall bulged , cracked and out of shape . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/45x19 slight cracking and perishing along the tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 62,756 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 59,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45ZR19 inner edge worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45ZR19 inner edge worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 55,072 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 50,540 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 50,491 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 285/45ZR19 has a nail in outer edge of the tread .

Pass 21 May 2021 46,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 45,639 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,081 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,307 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 32,307 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear. (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,275 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 32,275 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both,front and rear. (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,651 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,125 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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X72 VAO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X72 VAO, 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 X72 VAO registered?

X72 VAO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is X72 VAO safe to buy?

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