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YB62 EFC

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,106 mi
Last recorded128,106 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 EFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 128,106 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 121,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 109,129 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 109,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,651 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 89,368 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 70,741 miles

Front TYRES NOT RUNFLAT

Front tyres bald on outer edge

Fail 12 Aug 2019 70,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front TYRES NOT RUNFLAT

Front tyres bald on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2018 60,296 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 60,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Shoulder. 315/35W20R.f. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner Sidewall ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,255 miles

Offside rear tyre worn bald on the inner edge.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 50,232 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn bald on the inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,880 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,360 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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YB62 EFC is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB62 EFC, 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 YB62 EFC registered?

YB62 EFC is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YB62 EFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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