2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · CM12 MCH
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 90,018 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,018 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.
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CM12 MCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 90,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CM12 MCH 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 (CM12 MCH) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
CM12 MCH Mileage History
- 22/02/202463,379 mi
- 29/02/202463,696 mi+317 mi
- 14/04/202579,250 mi+15,554 mi
- 14/04/202579,250 mi
- 08/04/202690,018 mi+10,768 mi
Average of roughly 12,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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