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YB12 YRO

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,819 mi
Last recorded64,819 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 64,819 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 59,611 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 58,553 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 55,756 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 55,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,894 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,091 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,092 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,330 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,654 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,220 miles

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 YRO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

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

Is YB12 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 YRO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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