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YC12 YEF

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,189 mi
Last recorded93,189 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YEF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,189 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 85,228 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 83,195 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 81,362 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 81,362 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,531 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 56,598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,687 miles

Offside Front front tyre worn over on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,615 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,257 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 26,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,694 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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YC12 YEF 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 YC12 YEF, 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

How do I check the history of YC12 YEF?

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What year was YC12 YEF registered?

YC12 YEF is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is YC12 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 YEF 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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