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YE12 LVU

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,611 mi
Last recorded128,611 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 128,611 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 121,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 106,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 100,764 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 95,120 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 90,267 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 86,678 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 80,319 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 71,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements to pass 16%

Fail 12 May 2018 70,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements to pass 16%

Pass 27 May 2017 64,536 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 64,447 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 59,680 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 47,147 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 47,132 miles

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 LVU 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 80%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

YE12 LVU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is YE12 LVU safe to buy?

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