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YK12 RPZ

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,029 mi
Last recorded171,029 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 RPZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 171,029 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also sidewall damage ()

Fail 26 Jan 2026 171,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing stalk missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also sidewall damage ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 156,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 156,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 139,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 117,149 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Uneven wear on tyre edges

Offside Front Uneven wear on tyre edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 116,902 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,322 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,181 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 87,181 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,922 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,295 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,590 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 52,355 miles

Offside front tyre is worn TO the legal minimum at the edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,702 miles

nearside rear rubber jacking pad is missing

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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YK12 RPZ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver 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 YK12 RPZ, 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 YK12 RPZ registered?

YK12 RPZ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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