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FD61 YCR

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,426 mi
Last recorded141,426 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 YCR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 141,426 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 134,571 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 127,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge slightly. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 118,708 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2022 118,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,499 miles

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

O/S/R Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2020 100,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 91,908 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 91,908 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,369 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Dec 2018 77,369 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,684 miles

front pads aprox 80% worn disc slightly liped

Pass 21 Jan 2016 34,376 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,309 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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FD61 YCR is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD61 YCR, 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 FD61 YCR registered?

FD61 YCR is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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