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2012 BMW X5 XDRIVE30D M Sport Auto 3.0L Heavy oil · FJ12 WFD

FJ12 WFD

2012 BMW X5 XDRIVE30D M Sport Auto (3.0L, heavy oil). First registered 30/04/2012. Recorded mileage 122,458 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW X5 XDRIVE30D M SPORT AUTO
Year / Origin
2012 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 03/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
122,458 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/03/2027
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Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2012
Engine
2993cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2012 BMW X5 currently shows no valid roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 20 June 2022 at 93,615 miles resulted in a failure with no defects recorded, following an earlier failure on 14 May 2022 at 93,000 miles, also with no defects logged. This pattern is neither stable nor improving; the record terminates on a failed test and offers no evidence the vehicle later passed or returned to the road legally. Recorded mileage sits at 93,615 against an age of roughly fourteen years, equating to about 6,687 miles per year, which is typical for the model's age. The two 2022 tests show only 615 miles added between May and June, yet both failed with blank defect fields. Such entries usually indicate administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults, but the sparse history leaves the true wear profile unverified beyond mid-2022. A buyer must treat this vehicle as unroadworthy until a fresh MOT confirms otherwise. The absence of listed advisories or defects across both failures means no suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion points were formally flagged, but that offers no assurance of condition after four years of potential standing. Given the gap since June 2022, inspect structural integrity for rust, check tyres and brake calipers for seizure from disuse, and verify the drivetrain for leaks. The previous owner allowed the car to lapse with consecutive failures and no subsequent pass, suggesting deferred upkeep or disposal rather than active maintenance.

FJ12 WFD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
  • 122,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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FJ12 WFD Mileage History

  1. 24/06/202293,726 mi
  2. 29/08/2023105,925 mi+12,199 mi
  3. 26/02/2025112,339 mi+6,414 mi
  4. 09/02/2026121,369 mi+9,030 mi
  5. 04/03/2026122,458 mi+1,089 mi

Average of roughly 7,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FJ12 WFD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 13:59
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X5 Xdrive30D M Sport Auto (FJ12 WFD) between June 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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