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YH62 GWC

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,733 mi
Last recorded110,733 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 110,733 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,393 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 98,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced inoperative or dull (4.1.4 (a))

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

split in nearside rear tyre, inner sidewall -no cords at time of test .

tpms light illuminated indicating pressure low rather than a fault with the system

Pass 3 Feb 2023 85,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot side3 light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front suspension thrust arm bushes weak,perished

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air spring perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 71,335 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front suspension thrust arm bushes weak,perished

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air spring perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess slightly frayed. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 61,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,094 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,770 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 31,769 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,329 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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YH62 GWC is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black 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 YH62 GWC, 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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YH62 GWC is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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