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YC62 VAM

2012 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,687 mi
Last recorded194,687 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 194,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 175,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 167,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 275/40/20 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 275/40/20 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 167,864 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 145,115 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 315/35/20 ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 118,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,109 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 98,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VAM is a 2012 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC62 VAM, 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 YC62 VAM registered?

YC62 VAM is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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