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AY55 AHY

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,941 mi
Last recorded119,941 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 AHY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 119,941 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 107,935 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 107,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 100,931 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lower light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,909 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 91,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread also low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 80,724 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 73,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on edges

Offside Front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2019 67,344 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,738 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,399 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,447 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,924 miles

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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AY55 AHY is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY55 AHY, 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 AY55 AHY registered?

AY55 AHY is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AY55 AHY safe to buy?

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