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YH12 XRP

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XRP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 136,809 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 124,929 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 12 Mar 2024 114,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,855 miles

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

OSF tyre feathered on inner

Fail 3 Feb 2023 99,828 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Stone chips to wind screen

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 87,259 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 87,259 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,760 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 82,760 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,512 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,016 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 67,016 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35R20 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,148 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,614 miles

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

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

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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YH12 XRP is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH12 XRP, 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 YH12 XRP registered?

YH12 XRP is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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