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VO12 YXG

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,379 mi
Last recorded119,379 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YXG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 119,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 119,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 105,292 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 99,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 93,290 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 93,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,009 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion slight leak from oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,474 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from final drive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,159 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 73,159 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,914 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 60,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres 0mm on edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,502 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 50,502 miles

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

NSR tyre 0mm on inner edge,

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,378 miles

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

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

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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VO12 YXG 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 68.8%.

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 VO12 YXG, 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 VO12 YXG registered?

VO12 YXG is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VO12 YXG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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