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YB12 YFJ

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 103,408 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 103,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 93,185 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,718 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 86,704 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 75,678 miles

engine undertray fitted

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

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

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

emissions tested,too low for a reading to be obtained

Pass 8 Dec 2020 69,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,421 miles

covers fitted in the engine bay

emissions tested,too low for a reading to be obtained

engine undertray and various covers fitted to the underneath of the vechile

Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,856 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted in the engine bay

emissions tested,too low for a reading to be obtained

engine undertray and various covers fitted to the underneath of the vechile

Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,094 miles

engine undertray and various covers fitted underneath of the vechile

Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,375 miles

covers fitted in engine bay

covers fitted underneath of the vechile

emissions tested but too low for a reading to be obtained

Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,804 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 24,804 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 YFJ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

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

Is YB12 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 YFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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