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YB12 KAA

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,643 mi
Last recorded212,643 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 KAA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 212,643 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 180,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel welded repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 180,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear road wheel welded repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 171,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 164,866 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 145,559 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 129,373 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 110,989 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,106 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 93,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,733 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 KAA is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB12 KAA, 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 YB12 KAA registered?

YB12 KAA is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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