2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · AP12 KJA
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 128,101 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
AP12 KJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 128,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AP12 KJA Mileage History
- 03/10/2022114,140 mi
- 05/10/2023117,733 mi+3,593 mi
- 05/10/2023117,742 mi+9 mi
- 09/10/2024123,813 mi+6,071 mi
- 12/09/2025128,101 mi+4,288 mi
Average of roughly 4,743 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP12 KJA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X5 (AP12 KJA) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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