2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · DS55 DON
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 114,933 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,933 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.
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DS55 DON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 114,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS55 DON 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 (DS55 DON) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
DS55 DON Mileage History
- 03/03/202285,604 mi
- 16/12/202290,142 mi+4,538 mi
- 06/12/202392,158 mi+2,016 mi
- 09/12/202498,349 mi+6,191 mi
- 12/11/2025114,933 mi+16,584 mi
Average of roughly 7,934 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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