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GJ12 VLL

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,176 mi
Last recorded119,176 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 119,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 119,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 111,059 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 105,507 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 105,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 96,960 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 96,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,323 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed item from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable inner steering tie rod joint small freeplay (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering tie rod inner joint small freeplay (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 87,101 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal is split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below min on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed item from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable inner steering tie rod joint small freeplay (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering tie rod inner joint small freeplay (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,753 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 78,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm rubber bush worn and has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm rubber bush worn and has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,210 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,176 miles

osr tyre inner edge low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,961 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,130 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VLL is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

GJ12 VLL is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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