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YG62 VHU

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,845 mi
Last recorded119,845 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 119,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 110,259 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 102,167 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 92,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 79,489 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 79,488 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,512 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 64,348 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

both rear tyres getting low on tread

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,197 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 29,534 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,440 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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YG62 VHU is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YG62 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

YG62 VHU is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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