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YH12 XYT

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,391 mi
Last recorded118,391 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XYT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 118,391 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2025 104,560 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 91,820 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 86,519 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 86,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 77,816 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,413 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 68,413 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,883 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,558 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear so unable to check adult belt

Front number plate damaged

Offside rear inner twin side light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,717 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,314 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 34,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has 2 nails in tread.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,224 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 XYT is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

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

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