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YE12 NFZ

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,654 mi
Last recorded118,654 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 118,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 106,810 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 98,945 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,462 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,548 miles

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm limit

Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 76,995 miles

handbrake low 16%

nearside and offside rear tyres worn lkow

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit and close to a failure (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front lower front arm inner bushes are worn

nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2018 67,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit and close to a failure (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front lower front arm inner bushes are worn

nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,345 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,032 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,780 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 NFZ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black 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 NFZ, 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 NFZ registered?

YE12 NFZ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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