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B5 XMW

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,372 mi
Last recorded80,372 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 XMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 80,372 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,186 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,945 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn outer edges !! recommend replaced ASAP!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,151 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,105 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 43,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 36,700 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 29,263 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 29,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,942 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 16,038 miles

Offside Rear OSR tyre has 2 nails in tread

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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B5 XMW is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B5 XMW, 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 B5 XMW registered?

B5 XMW is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is B5 XMW safe to buy?

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