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X555 JEV

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,310 mi
Last recorded113,310 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 JEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 113,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 109,642 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 105,869 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,458 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,484 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,255 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,251 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 79,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3153520w run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,817 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2016 53,397 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,526 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges and cuts in treads

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 JEV is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JEV, 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 JEV registered?

X555 JEV is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is X555 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X555 JEV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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