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YB12 YXH

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,567 mi
Last recorded120,567 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 120,567 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 115,354 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting next to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting next to rear differential not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 107,717 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake calliper retaining clip not sitting correctly

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater insecure Nearside and offside (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,953 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2022 90,750 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 81,578 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 74,642 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 64,752 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 64,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,885 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,865 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,329 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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 YXH 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 YXH, 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.

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What year was YB12 YXH registered?

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

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