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YG12 UWR

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,871 mi
Last recorded73,871 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UWR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 73,871 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,942 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 71,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 275/40/20 106w bridgestone

Pass 16 Jul 2024 68,357 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,180 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 59,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,772 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,503 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,519 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 32,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm dunlop 315/35R20 11OW RFT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm dunlop 315/35R20 11OW RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,916 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 22,101 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 UWR is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey 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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

YG12 UWR is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 UWR 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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