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YB12 YPY

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,515 mi
Last recorded182,515 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 YPY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 182,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 176,042 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2024 163,954 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 150,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 138,473 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 126,251 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge. No cords present at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing low on inside edge. No cords present at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 112,887 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge. No cords present at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing low on inside edge. No cords present at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,227 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 100,227 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 RSC) Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 315/35/20 RSC) Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 315/35/20 RSC) Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Note; Both front discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Note; Cut to tyre inner edge pass at time of test.

Rear Note; Both rear tyres worn to inner edges.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,263 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 58,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 YPY is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver 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 YPY, 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 YPY registered?

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

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