2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · LB61 FBV
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 138,098 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,098 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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LB61 FBV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2024
- 138,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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LB61 FBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X5 (LB61 FBV) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
LB61 FBV Mileage History
- 27/01/2022107,803 mi
- 25/01/2023122,575 mi+14,772 mi
- 05/02/2024138,098 mi+15,523 mi
Average of roughly 14,974 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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