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X555 ALP

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,505 mi
Last recorded120,505 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 120,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 100,300 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 88,121 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 79,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer position lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre edge wear + worn 3/4mm

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 79,781 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre heavy edge wear no cords showing at time of test

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre heavy edge wear no cord showing at time of test

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre edge wear + worn 3/4mm

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,273 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,463 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 48,232 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 48,029 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 40,122 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 36,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 30,876 miles

covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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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X555 ALP is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black 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 X555 ALP, 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 X555 ALP registered?

X555 ALP is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is X555 ALP safe to buy?

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