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YR12 YRS

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,609 mi
Last recorded149,609 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YRS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 149,609 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under cover trays fitted. Full inspection couldn't be carried out

Pass 4 Sep 2024 143,734 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close To Canvas on edge

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

Vehicle Fitted With Covers/Trays, Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 20 Sep 2023 137,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 128,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 128,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 111,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 104,450 miles

Nail in tyre O/S/R Tyre Has Object Stuck In Inner Edge ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Slightly Cracking In Outer Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R Tyre Getting Low With Balding Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 94,444 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres All Round Have Minor Feathering Edges Present (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 85,080 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 69,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,479 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,139 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 42,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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 YRS is a 2012 BMW X5 in White 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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

YR12 YRS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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