CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD61 XDN

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,642 mi
Last recorded121,642 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XDN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 121,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 107,023 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint from auto box/transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 107,018 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint from auto box/transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,947 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 102,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 87,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 73,204 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,219 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Rear Outer Both rear wheel arch trims missing exposing sharp edges and not providing sufficient cover for tyres.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,879 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

Fail 13 Apr 2017 55,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,885 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2014 21,775 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD61 XDN is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 75,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD61 XDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD61 XDN?

You can check the full history of BD61 XDN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD61 XDN registered?

BD61 XDN is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is BD61 XDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 XDN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD61 XDN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD61 XDN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.