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YK12 SBY

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,697 mi
Last recorded152,697 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 152,697 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 143,727 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP DIPBEAM SLIGHTLY DISCOURERD

Fail 5 Aug 2025 143,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP DIPBEAM SLIGHTLY DISCOURERD

Pass 22 Jul 2024 132,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 132,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 124,379 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2023 124,379 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2022 116,295 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 107,340 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,103 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,161 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2018 79,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,368 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,746 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 66,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 60,642 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,626 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 54,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SBY is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 SBY registered?

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

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