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YC62 TCJ

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,500 mi
Last recorded119,500 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 119,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 107,902 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 88,917 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 27 Aug 2022 85,493 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,384 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 80,384 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between numbers too big (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between numbers too big (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,853 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 68,992 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,624 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 59,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 59,908 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 53,711 miles

engine and under guards fitted

no peak detected (too clean)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,170 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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YC62 TCJ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC62 TCJ, 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 YC62 TCJ registered?

YC62 TCJ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is YC62 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TCJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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