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YG12 TCZ

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,078 mi
Last recorded85,078 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 TCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 85,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 85,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,934 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 67,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge close to cords, strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 67,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge close to cords, strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 59,141 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,938 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 48,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop-link boot starting to perish

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides have multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 42,349 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop-link boot starting to perish

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides have multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 35,569 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,011 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,004 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyre treads are wearing thin on outer edges

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 TCZ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG12 TCZ, 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 YG12 TCZ registered?

YG12 TCZ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YG12 TCZ safe to buy?

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