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BN12 HCD

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,305 mi
Last recorded113,305 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HCD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 113,305 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,970 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,904 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,327 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides - marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,844 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,314 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 59,314 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,107 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 37,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,190 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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BN12 HCD 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 92.3%.

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 BN12 HCD, 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 BN12 HCD registered?

BN12 HCD is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 HCD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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