2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · BJ62 EWB
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 141,349 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,349 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.
BJ62 EWB Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2023
- 141,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BJ62 EWB Mileage History
- 17/11/201559,539 mi
- 29/11/201679,671 mi+20,132 mi
- 01/12/201798,142 mi+18,471 mi
- 07/11/2018106,730 mi+8,588 mi
- 07/11/2018106,730 mi
- 26/11/201948,235 mi-58,495 mi
- 28/11/201948,235 mi
- 25/01/2021128,436 mi+80,201 mi
- 26/01/2021128,436 mi
- 15/03/2022129,118 mi+682 mi
- 19/07/2022135,388 mi+6,270 mi
- 03/08/2022135,388 mi
- 05/09/2023141,349 mi+5,961 mi
Average of roughly 10,487 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BJ62 EWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 5 Series (BJ62 EWB) between November 2015 and September 2023.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))”.
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