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YR12 VLG

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,994 mi
Last recorded130,994 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VLG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 130,994 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 122,135 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 117,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. main tread worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge & worn on outer egdge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 111,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. main tread worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge & worn on outer egdge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,551 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 104,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 94,305 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke Readings available

Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,414 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,846 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,735 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,063 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,565 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 VLG is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black 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 YR12 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

YR12 VLG is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YR12 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 VLG 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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