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X5 AYC

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,052 mi
Last recorded116,052 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 AYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 116,052 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 116,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 98,866 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 98,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 85,477 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,897 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,476 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 71,829 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 71,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 61,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 54,107 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2018 54,107 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2017 47,299 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,261 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2015 22,274 miles

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

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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X5 AYC is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X5 AYC, 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 X5 AYC registered?

X5 AYC is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is X5 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 AYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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