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YF12 KYX

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,980 mi
Last recorded148,980 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 KYX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 148,980 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing

Fail 5 May 2026 148,980 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 May 2025 135,818 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 133,974 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 109,344 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 98,310 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,839 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 73,839 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,021 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,779 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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YF12 KYX 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 86.7%.

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 YF12 KYX, 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 YF12 KYX registered?

YF12 KYX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is YF12 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 KYX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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