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YH12 ZBR

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,686 mi
Last recorded120,686 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 120,686 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers judder

Pass 11 Nov 2025 117,457 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 106,319 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS have 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 106,318 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS have 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,291 miles

Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edges Both sides

Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,634 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 82,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,286 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 77,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 63,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,483 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 57,483 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,762 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,946 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 33,168 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,168 miles

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 ZBR is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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