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YB12 YME

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,029 mi
Last recorded133,029 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 YME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 133,029 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 120,069 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,720 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 104,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,733 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2021 92,713 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 56,959 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,514 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,145 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,312 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer side edges

Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,376 miles

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

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 YME is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YME, 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 YME registered?

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

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