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AJ12 DLF

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,201 mi
Last recorded100,201 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DLF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 97,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 94,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 88,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage omitting grease advise replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loose fitted advise renew (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 8 Feb 2023 88,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage omitting grease advise replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loose fitted advise renew (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 11 Feb 2022 83,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner pad close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint front arms play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit advise replacement soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 79,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner pad close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint front arms play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit advise replacement soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,550 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 65,602 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central tread ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 55,836 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 43,964 miles

Nearside Rear Inner run flat tyre punctured on inner edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 34,221 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 34,221 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,472 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

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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AJ12 DLF is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ12 DLF, 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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AJ12 DLF is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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