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A29 BJY

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,477 mi
Last recorded129,477 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 BJY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 129,477 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 114,038 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 105,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 88,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 80,979 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,690 miles

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 24 Mar 2018 64,884 miles

rear tyres worn inside

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,917 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 48,917 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,193 miles

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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A29 BJY is a 2012 BMW X5 in White 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 A29 BJY, 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 A29 BJY registered?

A29 BJY is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for A29 BJY 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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