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YC12 YBE

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,291 mi
Last recorded121,291 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 121,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 114,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,086 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge...275/40/20 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,018 miles

Central chip in screen

Fail 1 Oct 2021 94,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,525 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 71,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,505 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,789 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 47,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 33,250 miles

tray fitted underside, obscuring some components

Fail 23 Sep 2015 33,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35 r20 RF (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

tray fitted underside, obscuring some 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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YC12 YBE is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC12 YBE, 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 YC12 YBE registered?

YC12 YBE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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