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YG12 TGZ

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,483 mi
Last recorded137,483 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 137,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * (5.2.3 (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 forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 131,519 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre side walls fell soft compared to outside side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

grease seapage around nearside rear outer drive shaft area

nearside rear lamp has slight damage

rear tyres becoming worn

Fail 1 Nov 2024 131,519 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre side walls fell soft compared to outside side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

grease seapage around nearside rear outer drive shaft area

nearside rear lamp has slight damage

rear tyres becoming worn

Pass 3 Nov 2023 122,407 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low and worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 122,402 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low and worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 116,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 116,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers streaking windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,840 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 108,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 97,786 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,719 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,069 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 70,059 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE REAR 1MM IN PLACES AROUND TYRE / EDGES CUTTING OFF ESPECIALLY INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,536 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 3MM (3.5.1g)

NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT AS TO CLEAN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,064 miles

NO EMISSIONS PRINT OUT AS TO CLEAN

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS LOW WARNING LIGHT ON DASH (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS LOW WARNING LIGHT ON DASH (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUT OFF NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUT OFF NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,729 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges worn

Emissions too clean to measure

Undertrays fitted restricting view of various items

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,578 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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YG12 TGZ is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

YG12 TGZ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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