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YE12 KWU

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,591 mi
Last recorded111,591 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 KWU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 111,591 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 102,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 97,184 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 92,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 85,583 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 78,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 66,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,977 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 52,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 45,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2017 39,697 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre PUNCTURED

Fail 18 May 2017 39,697 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre PUNCTURED

Pass 3 May 2016 32,470 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 27,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF and NSF tyres worn badly on outer edges

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KWU is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey 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 YE12 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

YE12 KWU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is YE12 KWU safe to buy?

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