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N12 LAJ

2017 BMW X5

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,034 mi
Last recorded82,034 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 LAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 82,034 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Outer edge. ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 74,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 70,928 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 60,488 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 60,478 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 48,372 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 48,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 39,124 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020

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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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N12 LAJ is a 2017 BMW X5 in Grey with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 51,148 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 N12 LAJ, 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 9 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N12 LAJ registered?

N12 LAJ is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 6 May 2017.

Is N12 LAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 LAJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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