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YH62 GDY

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,060 mi
Last recorded65,060 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 GDY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 65,060 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 47,665 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 41,499 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 34,433 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 34,432 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seatbelt Retractor not locking off (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 25,910 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 19,391 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2019 17,358 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2018 15,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 26 Sep 2018 15,446 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 14,244 miles

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 12,631 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 10,099 miles

child seat fitted ton nearside and offside rear seats

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 10,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted ton nearside and offside rear seats

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 GDY is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GDY, 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 YH62 GDY registered?

YH62 GDY is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is YH62 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 GDY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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