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A12 RRA

2005 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,793 mi
Last recorded81,793 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RRA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 81,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 81,793 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 76,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 70,774 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 67,382 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 67,379 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,159 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 64,159 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 60,295 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 60,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 57,702 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,262 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,243 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 52,241 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,005 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,065 miles

Monitor wear on rear inner brake pads.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 41,065 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Monitor wear on rear inner brake pads.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,765 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 37,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,989 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,965 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 25,941 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,525 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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A12 RRA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 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 A12 RRA, 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 21 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 RRA registered?

A12 RRA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is A12 RRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 RRA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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