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YB12 YSK

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,672 mi
Last recorded105,672 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 YSK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,672 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 99,341 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 92,100 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 92,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly wearing and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2023 85,335 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 78,432 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 78,432 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 71,965 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 71,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 69,202 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,823 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 58,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2018 50,760 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 43,613 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,362 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 YSK is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

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

Is YB12 YSK safe to buy?

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