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AO12 YBZ

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,434 mi
Last recorded149,434 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 149,434 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 149,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 138,363 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 138,270 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 126,969 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 109,879 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,313 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 92,928 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,673 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,721 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2016 66,915 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link arm slight play in

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm and worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2015 52,807 miles

emissions ...to clean to test

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 YBZ 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 AO12 YBZ, 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 AO12 YBZ registered?

AO12 YBZ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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