2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · E6 SHW
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 115,289 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E6 SHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 115,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E6 SHW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X5 (E6 SHW) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E6 SHW Mileage History
- 13/09/202293,051 mi
- 13/09/202398,233 mi+5,182 mi
- 08/10/2024106,844 mi+8,611 mi
- 26/09/2025115,288 mi+8,444 mi
- 27/09/2025115,289 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E70)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Module FailureSerious
The gear train inside the EPB actuator strips, leaving the brake stuck on, screaming, or refusing to operate - a very common E70 ownership issue.
- Rear Air Suspension FailureSerious
Air bags crack with age and the compressor burns out trying to keep the rear of the car level. On UK cars it is almost a routine inspection item.
- Panoramic Sunroof FailureModerate
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