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YH12 XXO

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,990 mi
Last recorded119,990 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 119,990 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 110,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 100,190 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 100,184 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,751 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 97,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 90,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler leaking o/s bottom corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 90,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler leaking o/s bottom corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 82,457 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,891 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 68,891 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 58,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,370 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 41,665 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 41,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XXO is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

YH12 XXO is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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