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YF12 ZBO

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,527 mi
Last recorded160,527 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 160,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 151,719 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 142,110 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 128,919 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable outer bearing housing corroded and leaking grease (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable outer bearing housing corroded and leaking grease (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

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

Rear brake pad wear sensor adrift

Fail 18 Jan 2022 128,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable outer bearing housing corroded and leaking grease (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable outer bearing housing corroded and leaking grease (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Rear brake pad wear sensor adrift

Pass 22 Jan 2021 109,135 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,907 miles

Emissions not registered) (Clean

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,805 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 33,619 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 42,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,046 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 ZBO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO registered?

YF12 ZBO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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