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GJ12 EAW

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,689 mi
Last recorded156,689 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 EAW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 156,689 miles

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

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

Front both Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

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

Fail 5 May 2021 156,689 miles

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

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

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

Front both Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 6 May 2020 140,275 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 133,884 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 133,884 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 124,011 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint tca (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,831 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,692 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,290 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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GJ12 EAW is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ12 EAW, 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 GJ12 EAW registered?

GJ12 EAW is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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