2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · AO62 WWP
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 125,366 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,366 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AO62 WWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 125,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
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AO62 WWP 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 (AO62 WWP) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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 (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AO62 WWP Mileage History
- 26/07/2023112,319 mi
- 15/08/2024123,361 mi+11,042 mi
- 21/08/2024123,362 mi+1 mi
- 20/11/2025125,366 mi+2,004 mi
- 20/11/2025125,366 mi
Average of roughly 5,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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