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YG54 GJG

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,338 mi
Last recorded97,338 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 GJG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,338 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 92,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 88,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front brake back plate catching on disc

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 88,810 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 82,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 77,795 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 77,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 74,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 72,379 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,986 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,903 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 66,894 miles

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

Advise Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,428 miles

Monitor wear on inner edges of both rear tyres.

O/s/r rear seatbelt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,270 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,782 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing iner edge

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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YG54 GJG is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YG54 GJG, 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 YG54 GJG registered?

YG54 GJG is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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