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X5 GJW

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,578 mi
Last recorded123,578 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 GJW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 123,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 115,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 102,985 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2022 96,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2021 87,296 miles

Rear both rear tyres slightly scrubbed on inner edge

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2020 77,297 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 77,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear light lense broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,155 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyres worn on the edges

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,196 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 49,925 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,720 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 43,720 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,982 miles

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 GJW is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X5 GJW, 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 X5 GJW registered?

X5 GJW is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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