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B17 SCT

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,354 mi
Last recorded139,354 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 SCT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 139,354 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,331 miles

Offside Front lower rear suspension arm ball joint has play

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 114,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 100,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY low on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY low on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,733 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 87,733 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,523 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 63,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 52,470 miles

Central Rear tow bar ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread dunlop 315/35/20 110w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread dunlop 315/35/20 110w (4.1.E.1)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,390 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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B17 SCT 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B17 SCT, 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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B17 SCT is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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