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YB12 YXE

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,714 mi
Last recorded127,714 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 127,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak at hub/ Drive shaft

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,973 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 107,785 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 104,043 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,369 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 96,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 90,990 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,149 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 83,148 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ran flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,273 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 47,881 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,088 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 YXE is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB12 YXE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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