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YH62 FTK

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,800 mi
Last recorded71,800 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FTK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 71,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 68,490 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 68,490 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,327 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 64,327 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 61,986 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 61,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,872 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 56,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

unable to check rear seat belts as items in boot area

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,424 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,648 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 25,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 25,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YH62 FTK is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH62 FTK, 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 YH62 FTK registered?

YH62 FTK is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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