2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · 35 DL
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 119,482 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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35 DL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 119,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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35 DL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X5 (35 DL) between July 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
35 DL Mileage History
- 06/07/201523,059 mi
- 22/06/201629,631 mi+6,572 mi
- 03/07/201735,658 mi+6,027 mi
- 23/07/201839,420 mi+3,762 mi
- 19/07/201952,980 mi+13,560 mi
- 21/07/202065,772 mi+12,792 mi
- 21/07/202065,772 mi
- 31/07/202172,791 mi+7,019 mi
- 08/07/202280,877 mi+8,086 mi
- 27/07/202391,123 mi+10,246 mi
- 31/07/202391,142 mi+19 mi
- 25/07/2024102,185 mi+11,043 mi
- 11/07/2025110,896 mi+8,711 mi
- 01/09/2026119,482 mi+8,586 mi
Average of roughly 8,643 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Module FailureSerious
The gear train inside the EPB actuator strips, leaving the brake stuck on, screaming, or refusing to operate - a very common E70 ownership issue.
- Rear Air Suspension FailureSerious
Air bags crack with age and the compressor burns out trying to keep the rear of the car level. On UK cars it is almost a routine inspection item.
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