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X5 FJW

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,283 mi
Last recorded56,283 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 FJW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 56,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 52,489 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 52,489 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,415 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 38,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 36,529 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 33,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 30,970 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,024 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 19,324 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread

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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X5 FJW is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver 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 X5 FJW, 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

How do I check the history of X5 FJW?

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What year was X5 FJW registered?

X5 FJW is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is X5 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 FJW 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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