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YG62 VWM

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,051 mi
Last recorded75,051 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 75,051 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 74,569 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 69,097 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 61,839 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Raised 3rd row seats for inspection of seats and belts

Fail 17 Nov 2023 61,797 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 3rd row . Belt mechanism doesn't lock when pulled sharply. (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread . Also worn smooth on inner edge , but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread. Also worn smooth on inner edge , but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 50,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check nsr seat and belt in tailgate - child seat fitted to seat in front and a unable to be removed ()

Fail 8 Aug 2022 50,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check nsr seat and belt in tailgate - child seat fitted to seat in front and a unable to be removed ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,101 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 50,086 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,550 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s tyres very worn on the inside edges , cords / structure will be exposed soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 31,733 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 19,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 13,105 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 10,133 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 7,995 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 VWM is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey 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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

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

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