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YB12 HGC

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,630 mi
Last recorded86,630 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HGC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 86,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 78,654 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 78,654 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater on wing not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,722 miles

Nearside All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2023 63,367 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,780 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 57,780 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 47,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 47,320 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 40,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,250 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,887 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 31,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres low on edges and perished

Fail 1 Aug 2016 27,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres low on edges and perished

Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,960 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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YB12 HGC is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB12 HGC, 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 YB12 HGC registered?

YB12 HGC is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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