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11 YGX

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,959 mi
Last recorded123,959 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 YGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 123,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight smell of fumes under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front and rear outer drive shaft joint weeping grease very slightly

dynamic damping control fault warning on info display , no warning lights lit on dash

Fail 14 Oct 2025 123,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight smell of fumes under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front and rear outer drive shaft joint weeping grease very slightly

dynamic damping control fault warning on info display , no warning lights lit on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2024 110,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm boot covered with sealer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft joint weeping grease

Pass 4 Jul 2023 91,157 miles

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft joint weeping grease

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

possible coolant leak

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 60,859 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 45,625 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight CHF fluid leak ,advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,394 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 23,008 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2018 23,006 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 19,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 19,087 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 14,375 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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11 YGX is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 11 YGX, 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 11 YGX registered?

11 YGX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is 11 YGX safe to buy?

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