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B9 RLB

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,841 mi
Last recorded142,841 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 RLB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 142,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 136,844 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 130,559 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 120,640 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 112,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inners at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,293 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,078 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,092 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but does not expose threads or cords.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,358 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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B9 RLB is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B9 RLB, 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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B9 RLB is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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