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YK62 XNM

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,240 mi
Last recorded108,240 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XNM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 108,240 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 108,240 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,566 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,436 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 84,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 84,297 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,352 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 82,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,013 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 64,637 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 64,566 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking n/s (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,599 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 33,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

discs slightly lipped

Pass 9 Aug 2015 33,245 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 XNM is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK62 XNM registered?

YK62 XNM is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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