The BMW X5 has been highlighted as the vehicle most commonly targeted by thieves in the UK, new data from vehicle recovery specialist Tracker has shown.

According to the company's 'Top Ten Most Stolen and Recovered 2012' list, the X5 maintained its position from the previous year as the number one choice for criminals, with the Land Rover Vogue/Sport and BMW M3 taking second and third spots respectively.

Other models that made it on to the list this year include the BMW 3 Series and Audi RS4 in joint fourth, the Mercedes SLK fifth, sixth for the Mercedes ML, the BMW M5 and M6 in joint seventh and the Mercedes CLS and E Series making up places nine and ten.

Stuart Chapman, police liaison officer for Tracker, commented: "It's clear from our latest figures that thieves continue to target prestige models, with the most expensive car recovered being worth £70,000."

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