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AL12 YYA

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,495 mi
Last recorded45,495 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 YYA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 45,495 miles

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

General Corrosions

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 40,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 36,714 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 33,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 31,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 29,375 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,445 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 25,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply expossed inner shoulder 315/55r20 r/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear worn inner shoulder

Pass 3 May 2018 22,341 miles

Rear tyres wearing more on inner edges. (315/35/20

Fail 2 May 2018 22,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/20 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing more on inner edges. (315/35/20

Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,004 miles

Covers fitted to engine and underside

Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AL12 YYA 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 84.6%.

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 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 AL12 YYA, 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 AL12 YYA registered?

AL12 YYA is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is AL12 YYA safe to buy?

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