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AO61 YTB

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,878 mi
Last recorded142,878 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YTB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 142,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 139,646 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 139,646 miles

Central Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 136,680 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake switch loose (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 129,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 121,656 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake button (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,792 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front suspension arm bushes wearing rust coming out

Pass 5 Sep 2019 108,440 miles

rear light lenses damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2019 108,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear light lenses damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,303 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 98,288 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,993 miles

child seats fitted

o/s front tyre wearing unevenly

o/s rear tyre has nail in tread

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,196 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 70,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 32,339 miles

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

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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AO61 YTB is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO61 YTB, 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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AO61 YTB is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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