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VW12 MJW

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,158 mi
Last recorded123,158 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW12 MJW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 123,158 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 119,475 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,049 miles

Oil residue on the underside of the engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 118,049 miles

Oil residue on the underside of the engine

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 111,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - smooth on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

chip to windscreen

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

Fail 31 Jan 2022 111,266 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - smooth on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

chip to windscreen

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

Pass 4 Feb 2021 109,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

chip to windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2021 109,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

chip to windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip To Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 108,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip To Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight/rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight/rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,534 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,905 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 77,905 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,955 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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VW12 MJW is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black 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 VW12 MJW, 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 VW12 MJW registered?

VW12 MJW is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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