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YB12 YBJ

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,135 mi
Last recorded130,135 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 YBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 130,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 127,381 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 124,934 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,837 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,987 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,628 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,502 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,431 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 50,419 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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 YBJ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB12 YBJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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