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AV12 LJX

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

120,704 mi
Last recorded120,704 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LJX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 120,704 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,165 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 89,410 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,377 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 70,176 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,215 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 61,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,352 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,847 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,832 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside Pad (3.5.1g)

No Emissions Detected

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside Pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2015 24,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,631 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2015 23,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on inner 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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AV12 LJX 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 94.1%.

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 AV12 LJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 LJX registered?

AV12 LJX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AV12 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 LJX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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