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2012 BMW X5 consumer reviews

$47,500 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 X5 BMW
(90 reviews)
86% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.0
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too many problems

Costly to maintain/repairs. Had a major repair at 50,000 miles for oil consumption. Thankfully BMW fixed it at no cost otherwise will cost me $6500 to fix that. Sensors going out to easy.. since is v8 little it's a little rough on the road. Not an off road SUV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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I bought my 2012 with only 13k miles on it in 2013

I currently have 165,000 miles on it and the car is junk. Tons of reliability problems. It is paid off but I might as well have a car payment with all the money I am sinking in it. Going back in the shop tomorrow. I broke down on the highway

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nicest car I ever owned.

Nice size cabin. Has a bunch of “get up and go”. Used mostly in the highway, very sturdy ride, but yet comfortable. I do enjoy driving this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Powerful, fun SUV

Fast SUV with plenty of room for passengers or luggage. Luxurious styling and interior. Top of the line SUV. Clean designs. Easy to use Idrive system. Can be pricey to maintain.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Solid drive

The previous owner ran cheap gas in my X5, which resulted in a lot of repair work initially, including a new catalytic converter and other fuel distribution issues as well. However, after cleaning up the fuel system, it runs like a true BMW. Moral? Run quality fuel from Chevron or Shell. Ask your local European auto mechanic for their opinion on the issues to be expected from running sub-quality gas!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Sleek, stylish , comfortable and dependable

Love this car. Very comfortable with plenty of leg room . Smaller suv but has a good deal of power . Has saved me a lot of money on gas .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My third BMW X5

I love the easy drivability and solid handling of the BMW X5. My last one was a 35d and this one is a 35i and I can tell there is difference in gas mileage and power since I have had it compared to the 35d, but it is still a great buy and will meet all my needs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it

This BMW X5 is in amazing condition and it drives like it is new. I would definitely recommend it to a friend. Check it out!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Capable performer

This is the second BMW X5 i've owned. The first one was totalled out after a deer hit otherwise I would still be driving it. I have the X50i and it is a very capable high performance vehicle. Fun to drive and performs well in CO winters. Expensive to maintain however.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Handling SUV

This car 's performance is exceptional. Handles like a sports car . No mechanical issues thus far, mileage average,would recommend if considering buying a suv,fun to drive

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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