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YE12 LWC

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,558 mi
Last recorded75,558 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 75,558 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 67,399 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 65,096 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,899 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 59,712 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary stepped tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 56,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary stepped tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 52,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 46,399 miles

front tyres worn near to limit

Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,759 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 30,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 22,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

nearside rear tyre badly worn on edges

offside front tyre badly worn on edges

offside rear tyre badly worn on edges

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 LWC 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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

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

Is YE12 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LWC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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