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YK12 TMU

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,568 mi
Last recorded72,568 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 TMU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 72,568 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 66,161 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 255/55R18 RF XL

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One quarter of the LED lamp flashing. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 61,121 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,576 miles

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

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 2 Mar 2022 51,229 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,586 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 48,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 47,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,758 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,197 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 TMU is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YK12 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

YK12 TMU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 TMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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