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YK12 UGL

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,612 mi
Last recorded73,612 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 73,612 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc back plate insecure

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 73,235 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake pad warning lamp (1.7 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working in tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc back plate insecure

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2022 71,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,154 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,035 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,090 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,319 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,119 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

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 UGL is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

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

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