2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · BSS 125M
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 81,806 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BSS 125M Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 81,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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BSS 125M MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 5 Series (BSS 125M) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
BSS 125M Mileage History
- 09/01/202369,172 mi
- 05/01/202471,944 mi+2,772 mi
- 05/01/202471,944 mi
- 09/01/202574,888 mi+2,944 mi
- 09/12/202581,806 mi+6,918 mi
Average of roughly 4,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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