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AO12 YBV

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,465 mi
Last recorded118,465 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YBV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,465 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Fail 26 Jan 2026 118,391 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Pass 20 Jan 2025 112,233 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 112,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 101,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 91,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 82,033 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 70,094 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 62,757 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 62,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn through to ply/cords on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,889 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,869 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 53,849 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,733 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyre valves cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2017 47,403 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyre valves cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,510 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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AO12 YBV is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO12 YBV, 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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AO12 YBV is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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