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X55 TDH

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,267 mi
Last recorded133,267 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 TDH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 133,267 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 120,993 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 110,153 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 92,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 84,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,230 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 66,452 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,906 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,811 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 25,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread down to cords not bigger than 25mm, on limit

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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 TDH is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X55 TDH, 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 X55 TDH registered?

X55 TDH is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is X55 TDH safe to buy?

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