2012
BMW X5 M

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$87,250
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Notable features

Turbocharged six-cylinder or twin-turbo V-8
Turbo-diesel six-cylinder (xDrive35d)
Eight-speed automatic transmission (xDrive35i, xDrive50i)
Regenerative braking
Standard AWD
Available 555-hp X5 M

The good & the bad

The good

Performance potential
Fuel efficiency of xDrive35d
Upscale cabin materials
Much improved iDrive system

The bad

Reliability
Small cargo area
Gets pricey with options
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Safety review

Based on the 2012 BMW X5 M base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
4/5
10.3%
Risk of rollover
10.3%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year / unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year / 50,000-mile new car warranty
Dealer certification
196-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

87% of drivers recommend this car
4.0 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 4.1
Performance 4.5
Value 3.6
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 3.7

Most recent

By RCR from Brownstown PA
Owns this car
May 22, 2020

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR

I went from a E55 AMG to this, more on a hunch than anything cause I have had a few M cars and the quiet word was this thing is a monster. Well it didn’t disappoint, first of all it is bullet proof, I have been driving it for 3 years and drive it like I stole it every day. The one event that made me a believer was when my wife and I were traveling out of state at night in the winter when we were cut off by a drunk driver on an interstate under construction. I had to swerve hard right off the highway directly into huge potholes at 70 mph. The car slammed through a half a dozen 10” deep holes bottoming out on each one, at one point my wife cried out and I looked right while desperately hanging on to the wheel and saw her stuck on the ceiling with her head crooked. By the time the car straightened its self out (I was just hanging on) and slowed down I freaked out, the slamming through the frozen potholes made me believe I just destroyed the undercarriage. I gently guided the car off the highway and inspected the underside and didn’t see anything hanging off so we slowly drove to our destination an hour away. The next day I called a alignment shop and took the car in, told them what happened and they said they would look it over and let me know the damage. They called and said that the right front wheel needed a minor alignment, that’s it! Later on the front tire developed a separation and needed to be replaced. I have owned and still do own big 4x4 trucks and I guarantee you none of them would have faired as well as this X5M did. So now it’s my forever ride, what’s even better is now the tuning packages are affordable and for $1,500 my X5M is putting out 700 hp and is an absolute monster. I easily walk most anything out there cause the AWD system is flat out magical, very little tire spin, just brutal head snapping acceleration, if I have a passenger I have to warn them if I am going to hammer it cause it will hurt them if they aren’t ready. I had a chance to line up with a E55 which I used to think was about as quick as they come when modded, no way, the M obliterated it to 100, by then were are hitting warp and have to back down. To top it all off this thing will absolutely embarrass much more sporty cars on the back roads, once you learn the dynamics it’s an absolute hoot to toss around and power slide through turns. I have toned it down a bit and usually reserve the performance for highway driving, my wife has a nice Mercedes and it doesn’t even compare in performance or driving dynamics. The big plus is in 60000 miles of driving it has been almost flawless in maintenance.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By DomWill
Test drove this car
September 21, 2017

Sweet car!!

I think this car is nice. BMW really put together an great car. I have been told the X5M owners will never downgrade.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 5.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 BMW X5 M?

The 2012 BMW X5 M is available in 1 trim level:

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What is the MPG of the 2012 BMW X5 M?

The 2012 BMW X5 M offers up to 12 MPG in city driving and 17 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2012 BMW X5 M reliable?

The 2012 BMW X5 M has an average reliability rating of 3.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 BMW X5 M owners.

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Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 BMW X5 M. 87.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.0 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 3.6
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 3.7

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