2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · BU12 AYD
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 127,471 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BU12 AYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 127,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BU12 AYD Mileage History
- 01/06/202291,889 mi
- 02/06/202291,922 mi+33 mi
- 16/06/202399,334 mi+7,412 mi
- 20/09/2024112,232 mi+12,898 mi
- 11/09/2025127,471 mi+15,239 mi
Average of roughly 10,847 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU12 AYD 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 (BU12 AYD) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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