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YH12 XTG

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,572 mi
Last recorded88,572 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XTG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 88,572 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 88,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,158 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,969 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,315 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,027 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 48,915 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,315 miles

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter leaks grease

Pass 23 Apr 2018 36,355 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 36,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,634 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,430 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 25,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,383 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 19,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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 XTG is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver 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 XTG, 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 YH12 XTG registered?

YH12 XTG is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is YH12 XTG safe to buy?

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