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YF12 YLD

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,615 mi
Last recorded152,615 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YLD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 152,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 138,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 121,323 miles

both front tyres are perished on shoulders

Pass 29 Mar 2023 111,509 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 105,020 miles

engine covers and outer covers fitted

zero emissions

Pass 20 Mar 2021 98,960 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 96,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 89,871 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,969 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,502 miles

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

off side front tyre is wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,959 miles

off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 38,425 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 YLD is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

YF12 YLD is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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