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VN62 PVX

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,464 mi
Last recorded108,464 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 PVX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 108,464 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 108,460 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside, very slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 99,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside, very slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,947 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 R20 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3-4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 R20 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3-4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 88,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 R20 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3-4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 R20 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3-4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,968 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,964 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,838 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,572 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 47,572 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,460 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,861 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,520 miles

Offside Rear Seat has child seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

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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VN62 PVX is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN62 PVX, 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 VN62 PVX registered?

VN62 PVX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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