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YH12 XUG

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,216 mi
Last recorded60,216 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XUG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 60,216 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 60,216 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 53,511 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 48,615 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 43,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding towards inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 33,584 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 33,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 29,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,182 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 23,305 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,653 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 13 Apr 2015 15,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,943 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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YH12 XUG is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

YH12 XUG is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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