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W88 TJJ

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,999 mi
Last recorded102,999 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 TJJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 102,999 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 99,567 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 99,567 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 98,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2023 80,430 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,012 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,854 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 17 Jan 2019 64,129 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 64,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,164 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 48,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,446 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W88 TJJ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W88 TJJ, 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 W88 TJJ registered?

W88 TJJ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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