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Y27 LMT

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,986 mi
Last recorded110,986 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 LMT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 110,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge wear close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 87,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,485 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 75,485 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,082 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,523 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,134 miles

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,761 miles

Inner edges of both rear tyres worn bald

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,661 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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Y27 LMT is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 Y27 LMT, 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 Y27 LMT registered?

Y27 LMT is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is Y27 LMT safe to buy?

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