2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · BD12 OWV
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 156,493 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD12 OWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 156,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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BD12 OWV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X5 (BD12 OWV) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 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 (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
BD12 OWV Mileage History
- 08/03/2024132,005 mi
- 15/03/2024132,237 mi+232 mi
- 11/04/2025147,483 mi+15,246 mi
- 14/04/2025147,490 mi+7 mi
- 20/03/2026156,493 mi+9,003 mi
Average of roughly 12,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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