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WG53 AJS

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,861 mi
Last recorded76,861 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 AJS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 76,861 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,324 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 75,310 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine everywhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 66,495 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 60,251 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 58,545 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,846 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 54,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,080 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 52,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 47,827 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,362 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,770 miles

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

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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WG53 AJS is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG53 AJS, 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 WG53 AJS registered?

WG53 AJS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is WG53 AJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 AJS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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