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YC12 LAE

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,508 mi
Last recorded123,508 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 LAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 123,508 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 117,120 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 107,359 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,765 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside nearside also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,789 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 76,276 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,727 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,049 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 33,996 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,084 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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YC12 LAE is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC12 LAE, 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 YC12 LAE registered?

YC12 LAE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is YC12 LAE safe to buy?

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