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YB12 ZRU

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,156 mi
Last recorded132,156 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 132,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,633 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 65,527 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,565 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 43,565 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets operational but performance is poor

Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,723 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 34,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,446 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 29,446 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 23,220 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,951 miles

Exhaust earth strap broken

Front tyres worn on outer edge, no cords visible

Rear tyres worn on inner edge, no cords visible

Fail 25 Jun 2015 16,951 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust earth strap broken

Front tyres worn on outer edge, no cords visible

Rear tyres worn on inner edge, no cords visible

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 ZRU is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB12 ZRU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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