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YC12 ZMZ

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,018 mi
Last recorded85,018 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,018 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 77,506 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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 69,410 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 69,410 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch lever can be removed (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 56,672 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 48,807 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 48,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,504 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 32,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 31,130 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2018 26,572 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 26,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,525 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 15,741 miles

rear seat belts not checked because child seats fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,426 miles

Exhaust emissions too lean to generate a reading

Pass 4 Dec 2014 10,288 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 ZMZ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

YC12 ZMZ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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