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YX61 EDV

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,019 mi
Last recorded127,019 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 EDV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,019 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 125,789 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 110,579 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 110,579 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,674 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 88,674 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,720 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 78,263 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension system inoperative to low on rear not safe (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,953 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,010 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 59,340 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YX61 EDV is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YX61 EDV, 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 YX61 EDV registered?

YX61 EDV is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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