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GLA 55X

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,046 mi
Last recorded161,046 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLA 55X
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 161,046 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 147,780 miles

Front both front brake back plate loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 147,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front brake back plate loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 135,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to inner edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 135,190 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to inner edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 126,190 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 126,091 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 115,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 107,442 miles

o/s/f wheel rim is a different size to the n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 20 Mar 2020 107,414 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

o/s/f wheel rim is a different size to the n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,806 miles

o/s/f tyre is showing wear to edges

Fail 21 Mar 2019 94,805 miles

Central Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on the edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre is showing wear to edges

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,259 miles

deep cut in the n/s/r tyre outer side wall

o/s/r upper side light not working

Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,214 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,905 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 43,905 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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GLA 55X 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 62.5%.

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 GLA 55X, 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 GLA 55X registered?

GLA 55X is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is GLA 55X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLA 55X shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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