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GV61 HYY

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,458 mi
Last recorded112,458 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 HYY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 112,458 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 99,771 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,416 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,543 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,574 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,098 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,901 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 60,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 46,078 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,425 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 21,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 21,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GV61 HYY is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GV61 HYY, 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 GV61 HYY registered?

GV61 HYY is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is GV61 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 HYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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