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YH62 HWC

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,590 mi
Last recorded137,590 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 137,590 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 133,676 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 133,674 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 127,860 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,005 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 119,998 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 103,730 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall has slight damage

Rear wiper not reaching screen

Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,308 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,957 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,957 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,544 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed A lot of inner tread wear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lot if inner tread wear

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,791 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,392 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 HWC is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

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

Is YH62 HWC safe to buy?

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