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29 CYA

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,992 mi
Last recorded131,992 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 CYA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,992 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 130,946 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 124,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 115,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 105,666 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,218 miles

Central auto box support bar corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,242 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 91,233 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn bold outer edge

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter starting to leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,783 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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29 CYA 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 92.3%.

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 29 CYA, 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 29 CYA registered?

29 CYA is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is 29 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 CYA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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