2012 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · AA11 RYS
2012 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 126,662 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA11 RYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 126,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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AA11 RYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 5 Series (AA11 RYS) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AA11 RYS Mileage History
- 04/01/2024119,030 mi
- 10/01/2024119,066 mi+36 mi
- 09/01/2025122,671 mi+3,605 mi
- 09/01/2025122,671 mi
- 19/12/2025126,662 mi+3,991 mi
Average of roughly 3,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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