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YE12 OAL

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,312 mi
Last recorded156,312 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 156,312 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 149,492 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 142,404 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 142,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 129,917 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 129,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,057 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 109,715 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,889 miles

both front brake discs are slightly lipped

both front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 12 Feb 2018 97,889 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs are slightly lipped

both front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,400 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,432 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,930 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 OAL is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey 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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

YE12 OAL is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2012.

Is YE12 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 OAL 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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