2012 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · YH62 FVC
2012 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 147,838 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,838 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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YH62 FVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 147,838 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.
YH62 FVC 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 (YH62 FVC) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength gearbox mounting su”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
YH62 FVC Mileage History
- 20/05/2024134,592 mi
- 20/05/2025140,471 mi+5,879 mi
- 20/05/2025140,471 mi
- 01/07/2026147,835 mi+7,364 mi
- 09/07/2026147,838 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E70)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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The gear train inside the EPB actuator strips, leaving the brake stuck on, screaming, or refusing to operate - a very common E70 ownership issue.
- Rear Air Suspension FailureSerious
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