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Y88 PAF

2012 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,075 mi
Last recorded77,075 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 PAF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 77,075 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 73,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 68,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,603 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,051 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 65,016 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 60,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,392 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 54,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,425 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,431 miles

Front brake discs slight lip, outer pads 5 - 6mm inner not visible

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer 3 - 4mm, inner pads not visible (3.5.1g)

Rear starting to corrode on inner face

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

advise wheel alignment check for tyre wear on rear

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 34,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y88 PAF is a 2012 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y88 PAF, 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 Y88 PAF registered?

Y88 PAF is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is Y88 PAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 PAF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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