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BJ12 YZH

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,798 mi
Last recorded114,798 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 YZH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 114,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 107,087 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 101,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that lower shocky mounts onto (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 100,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm that lower shocky mounts onto (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that lower shocky mounts onto (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 94,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 91,912 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 82,947 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,906 miles

covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2018 63,180 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,994 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,631 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,786 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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BJ12 YZH is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ12 YZH, 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 BJ12 YZH registered?

BJ12 YZH is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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