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YB12 MXJ

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,438 mi
Last recorded148,438 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 MXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 148,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking brake switch slightly loose

Fail 23 Oct 2025 148,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking brake switch slightly loose

Pass 3 Oct 2024 144,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

e.p.brake button slightly loose

Pass 26 Jun 2023 135,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 135,840 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested tyre below legal limit (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 124,519 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 111,452 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 111,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 102,111 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 102,111 miles

Offside Front 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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge close to cords

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,196 miles

both front tyres running outer edges off

Pass 31 May 2017 39,868 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,774 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,774 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,815 miles

offside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

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 MXJ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MXJ, 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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YB12 MXJ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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