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Y90 JHN

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests40 (34 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

233,968 mi
Last recorded233,968 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 JHN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

34 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 233,968 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2025 142,980 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 232,660 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 137,202 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2024 231,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 131,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 227,749 miles

undertrays fitted restricting viewing of fuel and brake

Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,402 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 122,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 218,886 miles

under trays fitted restricting viewing of fuel and brake pipes

Fail 13 Apr 2022 218,886 miles

under trays fitted restricting viewing of fuel and brake pipes

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 111,292 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 204,848 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 204,848 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 194,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 97,643 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 97,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 173,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 89,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 153,570 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 136,129 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,503 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 118,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2017 70,630 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 79,676 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,587 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,348 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,310 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 4,380 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,170 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,610 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,103 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2013 47,674 miles

285/45/19 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 25 Jan 2013 47,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

285/45/19 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,147 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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Y90 JHN is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y90 JHN, 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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Y90 JHN is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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