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WJ62 VUX

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,840 mi
Last recorded116,840 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VUX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 116,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 106,725 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,514 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 52,577 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2019 52,577 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,878 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 43,878 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner, close to ply/cords being exposed

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,306 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passengers wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,508 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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WJ62 VUX 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 WJ62 VUX, 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 WJ62 VUX registered?

WJ62 VUX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is WJ62 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ62 VUX 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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