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GF62 EMJ

2012 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,433 mi
Last recorded84,433 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 EMJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 84,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 79,530 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2024 79,530 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 69,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Disc back plate slightly come adrift.

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Disc back plate slightly come adrift.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 63,053 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,238 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 58,238 miles

Offside Front Inner All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 55,215 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 50,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,978 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc back plate slightly come adrift

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre tread inner shoulder edge worn smooth

Fail 2 Oct 2017 45,978 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc back plate slightly come adrift

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre tread inner shoulder edge worn smooth

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,646 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,651 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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GF62 EMJ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF62 EMJ, 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 GF62 EMJ registered?

GF62 EMJ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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