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YR12 BWA

2012 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

192,011 mi
Last recorded192,011 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BWA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 192,011 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 187,654 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 178,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 166,145 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 152,412 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 139,809 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 125,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,346 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has sticky substance on lense

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has two nails/screws in tyre ()

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

Offside Front headlamp has sticky substance on lense

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 108,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp has sticky substance on lense

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has two nails/screws in tyre ()

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

Offside Front headlamp has sticky substance on lense

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,224 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,614 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 74,482 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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YR12 BWA is a 2012 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR12 BWA, 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 YR12 BWA registered?

YR12 BWA is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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