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YK12 TAV

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,578 mi
Last recorded73,578 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 TAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,578 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2022 60,609 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2020 53,801 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Nov 2020 53,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,847 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jun 2019 46,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,370 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,365 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 29,365 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,464 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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YK12 TAV is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

YK12 TAV is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is YK12 TAV safe to buy?

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