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YK12 UCT

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,772 mi
Last recorded104,772 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 UCT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 104,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 101,798 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2024 101,784 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 97,653 miles

Both front shocks soft

Rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,881 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 59,716 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,825 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,540 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 40,082 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,900 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 18,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre has deep cuts to cords/reinforcement

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 UCT is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

YK12 UCT is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 UCT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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