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AJ55 RAJ

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,506 mi
Last recorded121,506 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 121,506 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 121,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 115,902 miles

Offside jacking buffers missing

suface rust to all brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2023 113,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 107,916 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,026 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 97,025 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 87,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 77,158 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 62,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 46,306 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in side wall [slight]

Pass 19 Nov 2016 31,004 miles

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,077 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 20,975 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked/Cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 13,218 miles

front tyres perished

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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AJ55 RAJ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ55 RAJ, 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 AJ55 RAJ registered?

AJ55 RAJ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AJ55 RAJ safe to buy?

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