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YC12 ZDJ

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,605 mi
Last recorded93,605 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 93,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 65,635 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 65,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 49,806 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 48,853 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 45,774 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 40,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 36,806 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,143 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,494 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,246 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 ZDJ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

YC12 ZDJ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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