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YB12 YYE

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,510 mi
Last recorded146,510 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 YYE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 146,510 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 136,952 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear third row seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Nov 2023 129,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 119,864 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 103,641 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four(NSF&OSF +NSR&OSR)brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 103,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF lower front arm bush worn, resulting excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple deep cut. Marked. 255/50 R19 107V RunFlat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower front arm bush worn, resulting excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four(NSF&OSF +NSR&OSR)brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge/low

Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,271 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 72,783 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 72,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,495 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,013 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 33,210 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 33,067 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,524 miles

Emmisions to low for diesel smoke tester to read oil temp 72 degrees

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YYE is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YYE, 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 YYE registered?

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

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