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YF12 LGC

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,636 mi
Last recorded179,636 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 LGC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 179,636 miles

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

Offside Front HEAD LAMP ADJUSTER NOT WORKING

Fail 24 Nov 2022 179,636 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front HEAD LAMP ADJUSTER NOT WORKING

Pass 2 Mar 2021 153,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 123,405 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 123,248 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 115,500 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 115,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 325/30/21 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2017 111,366 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 111,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f rear bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 285/35/21 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,521 miles

Engine cover fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 73,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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 LGC is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF12 LGC, 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 YF12 LGC registered?

YF12 LGC is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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