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CA55 EON

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,503 mi
Last recorded92,503 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA55 EON
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 92,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 92,503 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 90,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 79,296 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 71,562 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 62,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,622 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 47,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 36,442 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,474 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,343 miles

Windscreen washers weak

Fail 5 Mar 2018 27,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 6 Mar 2017 23,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,404 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,058 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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CA55 EON 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 CA55 EON, 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 CA55 EON registered?

CA55 EON is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CA55 EON safe to buy?

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