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YE12 MLU

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,834 mi
Last recorded148,834 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 148,834 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Jun 2025 148,834 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 139,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 132,221 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 119,266 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 114,143 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 107,451 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 107,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,948 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,472 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 52,782 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

pad light on

Pass 10 May 2016 39,918 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 7 May 2016 39,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seats fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 26,473 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 26,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 MLU 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 73.3%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

YE12 MLU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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