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YJ12 VAC

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,096 mi
Last recorded94,096 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 VAC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 94,096 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not fully operating

Pass 27 Mar 2025 87,899 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 87,899 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 80,596 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,908 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 68,695 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,267 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,725 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,095 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 32,661 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,670 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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YJ12 VAC is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ12 VAC, 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 YJ12 VAC registered?

YJ12 VAC is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YJ12 VAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 VAC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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