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A23 TJO

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,460 mi
Last recorded120,460 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 TJO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 120,460 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 113,755 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2023 106,099 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly worn and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly worn and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,940 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2022 96,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,774 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative Noted during decelerometer test (7.8 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Nearside and offside (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 89,690 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs lipped

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 89,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning lamp illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs lipped

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,922 miles

Engine cover fitted

Outer sills covered

Under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,754 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 65,585 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 65,584 miles

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

Front both front tyres worn heavily on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,653 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge.

Fail 3 Mar 2017 60,653 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A23 TJO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A23 TJO, 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 A23 TJO registered?

A23 TJO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is A23 TJO safe to buy?

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