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W18 GYH

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,327 mi
Last recorded133,327 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 GYH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 133,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 128,595 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 118,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 104,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,759 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 7 Jan 2021 76,851 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,633 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,970 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,824 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,130 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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W18 GYH is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W18 GYH, 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

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What year was W18 GYH registered?

W18 GYH is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is W18 GYH safe to buy?

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