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G15 PYN

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,420 mi
Last recorded117,420 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 PYN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,623 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 109,384 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 109,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,335 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,403 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 130,736 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Boot position lamp not working

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,418 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,857 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,731 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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G15 PYN is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G15 PYN, 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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What year was G15 PYN registered?

G15 PYN is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is G15 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G15 PYN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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