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YK62 VKH

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,824 mi
Last recorded144,824 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VKH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 144,824 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre n/s & o/s

Pass 4 Jun 2025 135,891 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 131,021 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 120,878 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 120,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 111,577 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 111,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 98,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,267 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 82,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 62,618 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2016 48,836 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,169 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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YK62 VKH is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black 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 YK62 VKH, 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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YK62 VKH is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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