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X555 BOW

2012 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,802 mi
Last recorded66,802 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 BOW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,802 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 60,089 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 55,133 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 55,133 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 49,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,738 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 39,759 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 37,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,834 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,719 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 22,852 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 22,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,557 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 19,427 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 19,427 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BOW is a 2012 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X555 BOW registered?

X555 BOW is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is X555 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X555 BOW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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