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YG12 UDP

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,922 mi
Last recorded187,922 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 187,922 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 172,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 159,615 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 147,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 136,824 miles

Chassis plate damaged

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Front side windows tinted but not seriously reducing visibility

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 136,811 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear registration plates are tinted (0.1 (d))

Chassis plate damaged

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Front side windows tinted but not seriously reducing visibility

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 124,091 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,022 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,172 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 102,156 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres slightly wearing outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,298 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,444 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 UDP is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

YG12 UDP is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is YG12 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UDP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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