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FH61 HJO

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,455 mi
Last recorded99,455 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 HJO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 99,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 97,786 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 95,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 92,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 83,423 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,746 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 79,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,715 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 66,172 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,262 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 59,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit ,wearing heavily inner edge , slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,399 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,908 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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FH61 HJO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FH61 HJO, 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

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What year was FH61 HJO registered?

FH61 HJO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is FH61 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH61 HJO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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