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YG12 AYC

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,700 mi
Last recorded142,700 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 AYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 142,700 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 133,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 120,174 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 120,173 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 115,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge and on 3mm. (nail in tyre) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 95,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 72,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 51,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,857 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,950 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,904 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,904 miles

rear most seats folded away

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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YG12 AYC is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YG12 AYC, 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 YG12 AYC registered?

YG12 AYC is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is YG12 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 AYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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