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X555 BJC

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,813 mi
Last recorded131,813 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 131,813 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 131,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 122,847 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 122,735 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 109,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 88,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,279 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad change warning illuminated

Fail 24 Feb 2021 77,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pad change warning illuminated

Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,008 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,058 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 38,428 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,369 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 23,369 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 BJC is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X555 BJC, 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 BJC registered?

X555 BJC is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is X555 BJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X555 BJC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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