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YB12 XZR

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,404 mi
Last recorded133,404 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 133,404 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 125,232 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,180 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL ()

Pass 22 Jun 2023 95,160 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 91,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 91,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 82,614 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 78,274 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,825 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 53,825 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/front inner brake pad is metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f inner brake disc face in badly scored due to the pads metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,662 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2015 24,085 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear on nsf outer tyre

wear on nsr inner tyre

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 XZR is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

YB12 XZR is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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