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X50 CDJ

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,621 mi
Last recorded108,621 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 CDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 108,621 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 108,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,215 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 104,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 99,230 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 99,230 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,117 miles

Front front brakes are fluctuating

Offside door mirror is damaged and has sharp edges

handbrake switch is broken but functioning adequately

Fail 12 Dec 2022 95,108 miles

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

Front front brakes are fluctuating

Offside door mirror is damaged and has sharp edges

handbrake switch is broken but functioning adequately

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,811 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S/F & N/SF (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,619 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,916 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides badly worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 13 Feb 2017 58,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides badly worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,076 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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X50 CDJ is a 2012 BMW X5 in White 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 X50 CDJ, 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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X50 CDJ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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