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YF12 XMW

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,031 mi
Last recorded107,031 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 107,031 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 104,444 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,297 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 96,451 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,353 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 79,946 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 70,943 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 70,836 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 70,634 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,004 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2017 49,728 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,676 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,649 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,377 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 XMW is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

YF12 XMW is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is YF12 XMW safe to buy?

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