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YC12 YYV

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,248 mi
Last recorded146,248 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 146,248 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 129,881 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges of both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 118,102 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,036 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 97,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,336 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,510 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 52,795 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YYV is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey 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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

YC12 YYV is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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