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YE12 MGO

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,262 mi
Last recorded110,262 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 110,262 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 110,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 102,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 96,138 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 96,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 85,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 81,234 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2022 81,234 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,408 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,585 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,982 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,700 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 56,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,379 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 22,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 MGO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE12 MGO registered?

YE12 MGO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is YE12 MGO safe to buy?

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