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DS55 DON

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,933 mi
Last recorded114,933 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 DON
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 114,933 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle including suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 98,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 92,158 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,142 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 85,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,309 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,808 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,553 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,399 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 44,077 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 37,338 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 28,920 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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DS55 DON is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS55 DON, 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

How do I check the history of DS55 DON?

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What year was DS55 DON registered?

DS55 DON is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is DS55 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS55 DON shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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