2012 BMW X5 | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

14 -19 City / 20 -26 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

265 -400

Seats

5 -7

Positive Owner Reviews

cecil D

It requires very little maintenance.

This is a grat vehicle. It handles very well. I get little road vibration. The economy is reasonable.

Lihle H

This is a safe and comfortable car for moms with kids.

The car drives very smoothly and is easy to maintain. As a woman I do not have to worry about it breaking down even though we got it as second hand car. I love the rear view camera and comfortable seating. It is very spacious and fits my whole family of 5.

BERLINA B

Very excellent becomes like it.

Very excellent. Becomes like it. I all time comfortable. I hope many reliability all time helps. No problem vehicle.I hope depend features I love my vehicles my all female member like this vehicle. My vehicle name is BMW and model x5. My vehicle less 2012.

Blake S

Amazing speed. Smooth. Powerful.

I am a big fan of BMW ever since I was a little kid. I yearn to drive in that luxury car and watch as people’s eyes widen at what I drive. Great control and the speed is just superb. It offers a lot of what you expect for a $100, 000 car. Comfort, smooth ride. Cannot really feel the bumps at all.

Reginald Ward

Efficient 4.4 liter power plant

ABSOLUTELY... Bought 2012 x5 50i w/99000 mi..needed hoses, belts, water pump, front struts, o2 sensors gen maint. ...no oil loss...good top end torque/hp @ 25000 el...looks good/refined truck for a 70 senior w/flat foot...Very stable in the twisties for pro-level drivers

Heather M

So reliable, comfortable because it is a luxury, runs great and never fails. The gas has to be premium.

It's luxury, leather seats, heated seats, has amazing features.

mom m

Bmw 2012 x5 soccer mom sporty vehicle

No problems with this vehicle. Fun to drive, sporty mom car, great performance, not great in snow but manageable

Bridget L

A must have for in the go parents and it is diesel with excellent gas mileage!

I absolutely love my car. It is extremely reliable, and I super quick! I have the sports package and that comes with bucket seats and these are a must have! It comes with heated seats, heated steering wheel, full navigation, reverse camera, and front/back sensors. It is an absolute must have for people with kids. It has a very roomy back seat and a huge “trunk”, for sports gear, groceries, or whatever you need. The back seats also fold down for even more room if you needed to carry anything large. Also, it also has a mini tailgate!

Negative Owner Reviews

Chris W

Avoid BMW is you love your money.

Replacing parts on the vehicle is quite expensive for a vehicle that loses more than half its value in resale. I bought it for 18k and its a 60k car... Also only had 70k miles on it. I love the premise of the car but I have had to fix the air bag suspension once already and that was 1800 dollars. A year later the suspension is acting up again. Smh.

Gina T

Comfortable and reliable.

It has no current problems. It's very reliable on gas, I use the most expensive gas but drive 450mls! And very comfortable to drive. It has a lot of safety features. The only negative thing that I could say about this cry is that it's very expensive to fix problems.

Kelly W

Fun to drive, share to look at, expensive to maintain.

When shopping for my x5 35d, I knew I wanted something larger than crossover SUV and smaller than a full size SUV. The x5 has a pop-up 3rd row allowing for more passengers but is smaller than an escalade or Tahoe. I chose the v6 turbo diesel trim package because of the better gas mileage and higher towing capacity. Upon test driving, I loved how it drove. I also drove a comparable Mercedes and the x5 had a much tighter suspension and more sporty feel. With 110k miles I am still happy with the look and feel of the vehicle. However, I have experienced 2 significant drawbacks. Maintenance is extremely expensive; regular maintenance as well as repairs. I have experienced multiple issues with the diesel exhaust system that are not covered under warranty. Additionally, the vehicle has not held its value as I anticipated. One reason, I have been told, is the amount of recalls on the car.

BMW X5 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

35i

300 HP 19 MPG 5-7 Seats

35i Premium

300 HP 19 MPG 5-7 Seats

35d

265 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats

35i Sport Activity

300 HP 19 MPG 5-7 Seats

50i

400 HP 16 MPG 5-7 Seats

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2012 BMW X5 Owner Reviews

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David C on June 18, 2021

Most unique and different from other with comfortable.

Very comfortable with unique with different from others. Most innovative and easy to control and very entertaining with good services with good quality. It was good reliability and was not problems. Comfort to use and features was very easy to manage with reliable with from others. Mostly easy and services is very easy to control.

Bridget L on June 1, 2021

A must have for in the go parents and it is diesel with excellent gas mileage!

I absolutely love my car. It is extremely reliable, and I super quick! I have the sports package and that comes with bucket seats and these are a must have! It comes with heated seats, heated steering wheel, full navigation, reverse camera, and front/back sensors. It is an absolute must have for people with kids. It has a very roomy back seat and a huge “trunk”, for sports gear, groceries, or whatever you need. The back seats also fold down for even more room if you needed to carry anything large. Also, it also has a mini tailgate!

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Pros from Owners

Aida L.

I believe the pros of the vehicle are the high quality look and feel of the interior. Technology that it offers inside the vehicle as well is great; it seems unmatched. Not to mention the smooth drive of the vehicle.

Ioana P.

Overall it is good car, I can rely on it for long distances, it has beautiful design, it accelerates from 0-60 mph in 0.4 seconds, it has plenty of cabin space, great ride quality, high safety standards.

Cons from Owners

Aida L.

The cons of having a BMW are the running cost. The repair cost is so much more expensive than any other vehicle. BMW has lots of electronics and it does not last long. Therefore proper maintenance cost a lot. Plus it is a gas guzzler.

Ioana P.

It has electronics issues, computer issues - idrive display, blower fan motor, cooling system failure, srs light coming on and restraint system failure, interior wear, instrument cluster problems, interior noises.

Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2012 BMW X5 has an average owner rating of 4.75 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2012 BMW X5 has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #2 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2012 BMW X5 35i oil type?

Answer: The 2012 BMW X5 35i uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. It has a capacity of 6.9 quarts. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your car's engine cool and lubricated and it also keeps the moving parts from grinding...

What's the 2012 BMW X5 35d oil type?

Answer: The 2012 BMW X5 35d uses SAE 5w-30 viscosity, fully synthetic motor oil in its engine. The vehicle has an oil capacity of 5.9 US quarts. You can find this oil at any maSSRetail location. You can also find it at...

What's the bmw 2012 x5 tune up cost?

Answer: "Tune up" is an outdated term, and it doesn't really account for all the things that You may need to replace in Your 2012 BMW X5. A simple oil change may cost You in the ballpark of $50 to $75, but other...

How much oil does the 2012 BMW X5 take?

Answer: There are three different engine options available on the 2012 BMW X5; You might have the 3.0L 6 cylinder, the 3.0L 6 cylinder diesel, or the 4.4L V8. The most common -- the 3.0L 6 -- takeS6.9 quarts of SAE...

Does the 2012 BMW X5 have a spare tire?

Answer: The 2012 BMW X5 does have a spare tire. Making sure Your tires are in the greatest of condition is crucial to not crashing. You will come into problems with this car part at some time or another. Premature tire...

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Safety & Reliability

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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