2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · B7 MER
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 112,206 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,206 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.
B7 MER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 112,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B7 MER Mileage History
- 18/05/202396,497 mi
- 16/04/2024100,701 mi+4,204 mi
- 14/04/2025106,530 mi+5,829 mi
- 23/04/2026112,206 mi+5,676 mi
- 25/04/2026112,206 mi
Average of roughly 5,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B7 MER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X5 (B7 MER) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested no parking brake (1.2.1 (g))”; “Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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