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DS61 DJK

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,020 mi
Last recorded107,020 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 DJK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 107,020 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 107,018 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 105,475 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button coming off (1.1.6 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 87,692 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button pops off (1.1.6 (d))

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

nearside front bumper has damage

Pass 28 Jun 2024 71,040 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 71,033 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 59,138 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 55,798 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.8MM

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE 3.2MM

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jun 2022 55,798 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.8MM

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear TYRE 3.2MM

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,533 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch over (1.1.6 (d))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2020 50,400 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,610 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

strong advisory that the front brake discs are corroded and lipped on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,093 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,825 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS61 DJK is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS61 DJK, 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 DS61 DJK registered?

DS61 DJK is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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