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YE12 LCX

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,093 mi
Last recorded148,093 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 148,093 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 145,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 137,412 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 129,083 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 119,501 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 111,766 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 102,924 miles

Offside Rear Inner Side light not working

Pass 4 May 2018 89,189 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2017 75,654 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,978 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 47,904 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 47,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 LCX is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

YE12 LCX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is YE12 LCX safe to buy?

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