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YX12 WJK

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,488 mi
Last recorded137,488 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WJK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 137,488 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear wheel outer rim damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 130,274 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 130,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 120,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 120,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 109,906 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 109,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,542 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 102,538 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,202 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 101,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,360 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,807 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,492 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 43,160 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,229 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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YX12 WJK is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX12 WJK, 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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YX12 WJK is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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