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XM05 ASH

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

118,914 mi
Last recorded118,914 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXM05 ASH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 118,914 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 185,046 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 110,599 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 110,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2024 94,162 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 180,662 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 87,131 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 176,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 176,176 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 May 2022 81,829 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 81,829 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,035 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 81,035 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 168,534 miles

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Door Handle Slightly Loose / Damaged

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 168,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Door Handle Slightly Loose / Damaged

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,767 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 165,158 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 160,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface corrosion on the pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

engine under tray, over sill and under floor covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of those areas

Fail 19 Aug 2019 160,609 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface corrosion on the pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

engine under tray, over sill and under floor covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of those areas

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,664 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 154,304 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 68,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 147,306 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 147,281 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,017 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 139,973 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,859 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 130,919 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 121,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,276 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 105,691 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 99,608 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip evident in zone C.

cuts evident in both rear tires.

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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XM05 ASH is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 XM05 ASH, 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 XM05 ASH registered?

XM05 ASH is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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