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YB12 YZV

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,210 mi
Last recorded158,210 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 YZV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 158,210 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall

Pass 1 Aug 2024 155,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 147,535 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 140,517 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 130,257 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 119,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,348 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 103,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,119 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,119 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,630 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,913 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 YZV is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey 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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB12 YZV 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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