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DB55 DOG

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,942 mi
Last recorded132,942 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 DOG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 132,942 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 120,722 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 120,722 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 97,699 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 92,756 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s/f and n/s/f lower front arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 80,880 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,223 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,996 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre Heavily worn on outer 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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DB55 DOG is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DB55 DOG, 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 DB55 DOG registered?

DB55 DOG is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is DB55 DOG safe to buy?

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