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CO12 EYY

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,899 mi
Last recorded174,899 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO12 EYY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 174,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 160,997 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 144,156 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2022 134,389 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 112,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 111,042 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 20 Dec 2018 11,037 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working on tailgate (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 18 Dec 2017 93,659 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 73,985 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,791 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 54,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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CO12 EYY is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CO12 EYY, 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 CO12 EYY registered?

CO12 EYY is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is CO12 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO12 EYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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