2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · J17 RAA
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 119,997 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,997 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
J17 RAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 119,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J17 RAA 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 (J17 RAA) between November 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 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 (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working Cluster broken (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
J17 RAA Mileage History
- 18/11/202185,658 mi
- 22/11/202185,658 mi
- 28/01/2023112,450 mi+26,792 mi
- 28/01/2023112,455 mi+5 mi
- 03/06/2025119,997 mi+7,542 mi
Average of roughly 9,699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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