2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · X55 PCB
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 80,976 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X55 PCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 80,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X55 PCB 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 (X55 PCB) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
X55 PCB Mileage History
- 29/12/202367,415 mi
- 18/12/202472,662 mi+5,247 mi
- 19/12/202472,662 mi
- 17/12/202580,976 mi+8,314 mi
- 17/12/202580,976 mi
Average of roughly 6,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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