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2012 BMW X5
General Information
- Registration SW61FOA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 06 Apr 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 120,328 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,889 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2026 10 Jun 20261 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 105,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- o/s/r tyre on limit, recommend replacement asap
7 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,342 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm 255/55/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
6 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 99,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm 255/55/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 255/55/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,816 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2024 10 Jun 202630 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,792 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear tyre wearing inner edges
- Under tray fitted
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
30 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 85,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under tray fitted
- Offside rear tyre wearing inner edges
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
1 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,940 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,288 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine cover fitted
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,106 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine cover fitted
2 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,709 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted
- Engine cover fitted
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,585 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under trays fitted
- rear brake pads look worn and low
- front brake pads worn and low
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,759 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 43,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,187 MI
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SW61FOA was registered on 2012-02-10
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