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B3 KGO

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,124 mi
Last recorded143,124 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 KGO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 143,124 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2026 168,270 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2025
Pass 11 Jun 2024 166,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 125,344 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 125,118 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated excessively over heated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 165,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 119,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 114,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 163,694 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,179 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 156,893 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2020 156,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,266 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 125,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 100,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 77,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake backplate touching disc

both rear fog lamps water ingress

Fail 22 Feb 2018 77,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake backplate touching disc

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear fog lamps water ingress

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,313 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,247 miles

all 4 tyres uneven wear

Fail 30 Jan 2017 66,247 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 tyres uneven wear

Pass 24 May 2016 51,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,829 miles

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,648 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 30,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 30,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,604 miles

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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B3 KGO is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 B3 KGO, 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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B3 KGO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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