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YG62 VTC

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,805 mi
Last recorded78,805 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 78,805 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 74,861 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 68,684 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 68,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 64,688 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 64,688 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 59,401 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,187 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 52,783 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 41,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 41,201 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 31,577 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,694 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 30,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,361 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 18,400 miles

Offside Front edge of the tyre perished

Offside Rear Inner edge of the tyre perished

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 VTC is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VTC, 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 YG62 VTC registered?

YG62 VTC is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YG62 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 VTC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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