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YG62 VMX

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,620 mi
Last recorded112,620 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 112,620 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,568 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

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

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre treads wearing lower on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,009 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,480 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 22 Sep 2021 77,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,339 miles

Both front tyres wearing lower on edges

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside rear tyre tread 'getting' low

Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,391 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2019 59,391 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

rear seats folded down unable to check seat belts at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2018 46,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

rear seats folded down unable to check seat belts at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,032 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 VMX 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 76.9%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

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

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