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X55 RUP

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,009 mi
Last recorded115,009 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 RUP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 115,009 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 114,993 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2025 107,648 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 101,271 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,482 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 63,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox - evidence of slight leak on lower underbody cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air freshener attached to interior mirror not seriously affecting drivers view

service lamp on

suspect front inner brake pad wear

Fail 21 Apr 2020 63,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear - suspect close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox - evidence of slight leak on lower underbody cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air freshener attached to interior mirror not seriously affecting drivers view

service lamp on

suspect front inner brake pad wear

Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,820 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,174 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 43,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 32,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,773 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 24,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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X55 RUP is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X55 RUP, 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 X55 RUP registered?

X55 RUP is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is X55 RUP safe to buy?

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