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YH12 YDJ

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,177 mi
Last recorded67,177 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 67,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 58,376 miles

child seat fitted.under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 51,211 miles

Nearside front brake wear sensor not attached to brake pad.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 6 Nov 2023 51,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At joint with calliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake wear sensor not attached to brake pad.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 44,367 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 40,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 37,435 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,743 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 34,743 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,046 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,945 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 27,945 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 22,342 miles

Rear tyres tread cracking slightly and worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge almost to cords

offside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

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

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