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GL62 BWM

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,520 mi
Last recorded95,520 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 BWM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 95,520 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 87,650 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 78,832 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,735 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 70,637 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 63,698 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40R20W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 54,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40R20W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,249 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 43,023 miles

small chip in front screen.

Fail 12 Oct 2018 43,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

small chip in front screen.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 38,536 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,665 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 27,664 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,425 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 20,424 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 19,142 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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GL62 BWM is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL62 BWM, 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

How do I check the history of GL62 BWM?

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What year was GL62 BWM registered?

GL62 BWM is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is GL62 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 BWM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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