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YG12 UVT

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,944 mi
Last recorded148,944 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 148,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 141,920 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 141,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 125,061 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 125,058 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 110,272 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 104,149 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 104,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 101,027 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,870 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,369 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 68,916 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,711 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,670 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated bellows (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 51,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated bellows (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,966 miles

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FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,418 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 28,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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 UVT is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

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

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