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CE12 YNM

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,663 mi
Last recorded145,663 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 YNM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 145,663 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,310 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 136,903 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 132,060 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 131,989 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,637 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 198,127 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,362 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,312 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 84,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,569 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,804 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,721 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 26,721 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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CE12 YNM is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE12 YNM, 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 CE12 YNM registered?

CE12 YNM is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is CE12 YNM safe to buy?

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