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YS12 BYH

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,831 mi
Last recorded185,831 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 BYH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 185,831 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 172,562 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 154,908 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 140,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 140,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 136,761 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,770 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 102,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 89,637 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,681 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 47,584 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 19,803 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 17,075 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 17,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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YS12 BYH is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS12 BYH, 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 YS12 BYH registered?

YS12 BYH is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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