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B26 RTX

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,622 mi
Last recorded187,622 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 RTX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 187,622 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 167,746 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 167,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 154,227 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 154,050 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 142,565 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 114,476 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 105,574 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,635 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,584 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 76,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,923 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Balding inner edge (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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B26 RTX is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B26 RTX, 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 B26 RTX registered?

B26 RTX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is B26 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 RTX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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