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YE12 KWS

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,336 mi
Last recorded84,336 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 84,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 76,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 76,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,452 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 64,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,080 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,183 miles

Front Outer both front tyres bald on outer edge/3mm

Fail 11 Dec 2020 55,183 miles

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

Front Outer both front tyres bald on outer edge/3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,961 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 45,373 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Pass 19 May 2017 41,328 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 36,367 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 36,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 30,111 miles

inner edge of offside rear tyre getting worn and has a couple of cuts in tread (unable to see cord).

Fail 1 May 2015 30,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

inner edge of offside rear tyre getting worn and has a couple of cuts in tread (unable to see cord).

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 KWS is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE12 KWS, 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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YE12 KWS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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