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YF12 YCE

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,672 mi
Last recorded95,672 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 95,672 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 95,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2025 90,652 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 90,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,843 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 82,818 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,185 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,483 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in all tyres.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.. (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some some components..

Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,204 miles

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,655 miles

small cuts present in both rear tyres.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,700 miles

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,523 miles

Nearside Front bold on outside edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front bold on outside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,212 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 46,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YCE is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

YF12 YCE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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