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YG62 OFA

2012 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,425 mi
Last recorded104,425 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 104,425 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 91,990 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2024 85,954 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2024 85,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2023 78,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs rusty/pitted

Fail 24 Oct 2023 78,680 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 71,175 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,682 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,928 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 52,972 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2018 45,259 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 17 Oct 2018 45,259 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,487 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,555 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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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YG62 OFA is a 2012 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG62 OFA, 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 YG62 OFA registered?

YG62 OFA is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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