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YE12 MLY

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,960 mi
Last recorded130,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 130,960 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 127,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 115,596 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 115,577 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 112,764 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 106,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,170 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,959 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front outer c.v. gaiter is deteriorated

offside front tyre is getting low on its edges

Pass 10 May 2019 92,898 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 92,898 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 79,121 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge not showing cords at time of test. (4.1.E.1)

Slight movement in front lower arm detected under braking.

Pass 19 May 2017 70,113 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 70,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 62,143 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outside edge of tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn to no visible tread on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to no visible tread on inside edge

engine covers fitted and obscuring some components

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2015 53,179 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 MLY 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 MLY, 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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YE12 MLY is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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