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YH62 HGN

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

177,194 mi
Last recorded177,194 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HGN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 177,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 158,427 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 132,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 110,117 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 90,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 85,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,669 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 23 Sep 2019 68,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 57,770 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,492 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 15 Sep 2017 48,492 miles

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

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

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HGN is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

YH62 HGN is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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