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YE12 LXX

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,639 mi
Last recorded99,639 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 99,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 98,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,114 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,967 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,373 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 60,373 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,195 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 55,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 48,070 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,034 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,150 miles

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 LXX is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

YE12 LXX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is YE12 LXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LXX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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