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B10 LEP

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,021 mi
Last recorded97,021 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 LEP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 97,021 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 91,100 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 89,995 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 87,328 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 87,327 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 83,574 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,117 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,949 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 60,949 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail bellows (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,712 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both meshed (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both meshed (1.2.1d)

electronic handbrake switch broken, but still operates needs replaced

Fail 16 Nov 2016 45,712 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both meshed (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both meshed (1.2.1d)

electronic handbrake switch broken, but still operates needs replaced

Pass 10 Nov 2015 29,542 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 29,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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B10 LEP is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B10 LEP, 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 B10 LEP registered?

B10 LEP is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is B10 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 LEP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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