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YX62 DGE

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,141 mi
Last recorded134,141 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 DGE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 134,141 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear below 1.6mm on inner edges... advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 134,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear below 1.6mm on inner edges... advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 127,499 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 127,499 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 120,689 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 120,689 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 112,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 104,443 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,341 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,981 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 81,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,235 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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YX62 DGE 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 73.3%.

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 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 YX62 DGE, 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 YX62 DGE registered?

YX62 DGE is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2012.

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