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YE12 FGD

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,300 mi
Last recorded151,300 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 FGD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 151,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated and have movement not excessive at time of test

underside of vehicle covered in plastic paneling

windscreen washers only just squirt enough liquid onto screen may need adjustment or repair soon

Fail 15 Sep 2023 151,300 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated and have movement not excessive at time of test

underside of vehicle covered in plastic paneling

windscreen washers only just squirt enough liquid onto screen may need adjustment or repair soon

Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,871 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 133,638 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 119,188 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 119,188 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,070 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2018 83,777 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 73,258 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 73,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 59,018 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,838 miles

Offside Rear Inner non obligatory position lamp not working

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,398 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 46,398 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YE12 FGD 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 71.4%.

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 YE12 FGD, 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 YE12 FGD registered?

YE12 FGD is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is YE12 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 FGD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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