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CY12 VPU

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,629 mi
Last recorded170,629 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 VPU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 170,629 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 159,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 142,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 130,609 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 120,168 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 111,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear 2 seats ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 102,469 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 102,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 96,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 94,267 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 94,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,681 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 84,660 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush when suspension loaded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,738 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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CY12 VPU is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CY12 VPU, 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

How do I check the history of CY12 VPU?

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What year was CY12 VPU registered?

CY12 VPU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is CY12 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 VPU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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