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YG12 USO

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,968 mi
Last recorded113,968 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 113,968 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 109,357 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 106,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 103,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 98,260 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,627 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 78,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,449 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 51,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 28,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 USO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

YG12 USO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is YG12 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 USO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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