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VN62 YNE

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,664 mi
Last recorded191,664 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 191,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge, also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2022 185,332 miles

Front Both front brake back plates lose

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 171,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 171,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 160,147 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 160,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 139,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,848 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 113,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak rear diff ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,070 miles

Advise early replacement of o/s/f tyre

Advise replacement of o/s/r tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,070 miles

Advise early replacement of o/s/f tyre

Advise replacement of o/s/r tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,955 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,328 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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VN62 YNE 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 69.2%.

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 YNE, 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 YNE registered?

VN62 YNE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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