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Y1 VKS

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,788 mi
Last recorded125,788 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 VKS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 125,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2025 124,500 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 108,336 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 96,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 86,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,859 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 61,871 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,183 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,445 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges and has deep cuts in tyre tread.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 34,898 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 24,022 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Offside rear tyre has cuts in tread.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 23,996 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Offside rear tyre has cuts in tread.

Undertrays fitted.

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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Y1 VKS is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y1 VKS, 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 Y1 VKS registered?

Y1 VKS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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The MOT history for Y1 VKS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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