2012 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · BX12 RYM
2012 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 263,497 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 263,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX12 RYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 263,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BX12 RYM 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 (BX12 RYM) between December 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BX12 RYM Mileage History
- 16/12/2022250,799 mi
- 16/12/2022250,799 mi
- 03/01/2024256,941 mi+6,142 mi
- 19/06/2025263,492 mi+6,551 mi
- 30/06/2025263,497 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,004 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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