2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · VVC 1
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 141,899 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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VVC 1 Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2026
- 141,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VVC 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 5 Series (VVC 1) between October 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
VVC 1 Mileage History
- 26/10/201517,583 mi
- 20/10/201622,338 mi+4,755 mi
- 21/10/201622,338 mi
- 07/11/201728,627 mi+6,289 mi
- 06/11/201838,266 mi+9,639 mi
- 16/11/201956,072 mi+17,806 mi
- 06/11/202074,088 mi+18,016 mi
- 10/11/202190,712 mi+16,624 mi
- 10/11/202190,712 mi
- 16/11/2022103,122 mi+12,410 mi
- 16/11/2023116,777 mi+13,655 mi
- 12/11/2024126,371 mi+9,594 mi
- 22/10/2025136,669 mi+10,298 mi
- 27/10/2026141,899 mi+5,230 mi
Average of roughly 11,298 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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