2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · DE62 HVT
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 210,747 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,747 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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DE62 HVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 210,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
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DE62 HVT 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 (DE62 HVT) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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 (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive engine oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Also below 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DE62 HVT Mileage History
- 12/04/2024199,157 mi
- 12/04/2024199,157 mi
- 17/04/2025208,582 mi+9,425 mi
- 18/04/2025208,592 mi+10 mi
- 12/05/2026210,747 mi+2,155 mi
Average of roughly 5,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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