2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · JD61 PUB
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 163,481 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,481 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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JD61 PUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 163,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JD61 PUB 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 (JD61 PUB) between April 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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 (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
JD61 PUB Mileage History
- 22/04/2022142,941 mi
- 18/04/2023153,447 mi+10,506 mi
- 18/04/2023153,447 mi
- 09/06/2026163,468 mi+10,021 mi
- 13/07/2026163,481 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,862 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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