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YK62 ZYF

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,195 mi
Last recorded164,195 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 ZYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 164,195 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 164,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 153,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

under trays / sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2025 153,027 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

under trays / sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2024 144,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 127,028 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 127,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 114,114 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 114,113 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 111,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 106,036 miles

Slight noise on rear handbrake shoes

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,570 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,154 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,192 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 62,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no spr all four 7 across

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no spr all four 7 across

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 ZYF is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZYF, 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 YK62 ZYF registered?

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

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