2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · LA12 CBV
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 150,100 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA12 CBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 150,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA12 CBV 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 (LA12 CBV) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 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), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (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 Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. 315/35/20 (5.2.”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LA12 CBV Mileage History
- 30/01/2024121,312 mi
- 30/01/2024121,318 mi+6 mi
- 07/02/2025133,132 mi+11,814 mi
- 11/04/2026148,641 mi+15,509 mi
- 20/06/2026150,100 mi+1,459 mi
Average of roughly 12,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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