2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · R20 FJJ
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 126,076 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,076 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.
R20 FJJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 126,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R20 FJJ Mileage History
- 08/09/201545,372 mi
- 08/09/201658,007 mi+12,635 mi
- 25/09/201766,027 mi+8,020 mi
- 26/09/201766,027 mi
- 25/09/201872,548 mi+6,521 mi
- 25/09/201975,953 mi+3,405 mi
- 25/09/202079,100 mi+3,147 mi
- 01/10/202188,386 mi+9,286 mi
- 15/09/202297,760 mi+9,374 mi
- 16/09/202297,760 mi
- 20/10/2023109,036 mi+11,276 mi
- 06/11/2024118,753 mi+9,717 mi
- 06/11/2024118,753 mi
- 28/10/2025126,076 mi+7,323 mi
Average of roughly 7,961 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R20 FJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X5 (R20 FJJ) between September 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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