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YH62 GXV

2012 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,055 mi
Last recorded137,055 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 137,055 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 131,235 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 131,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 124,449 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,641 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 116,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 116,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 108,751 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 108,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,125 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,656 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 73,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly outer shoulder

Rear tyres wearing slightly inner shoulder

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,406 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,342 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 GXV is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH62 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

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

Is YH62 GXV safe to buy?

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