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Y18 JFS

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,441 mi
Last recorded125,441 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 JFS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 125,441 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 123,596 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 120,934 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,358 miles

Offside Front Wheel arch moulding taped up

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 118,351 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 115,749 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 115,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2021 104,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 89,569 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 74,503 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 58,486 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 58,486 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2017 44,531 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 29,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 16,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a minor damage to zone A area which not restrict the drivers view

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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Y18 JFS is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y18 JFS, 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 Y18 JFS registered?

Y18 JFS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is Y18 JFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 JFS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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