2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · K20 OBA
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/11/2012. Recorded mileage 122,430 miles. MOT valid until 22/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,430 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
K20 OBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 122,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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K20 OBA Mileage History
- 26/07/2022104,991 mi
- 14/12/2023112,347 mi+7,356 mi
- 03/07/2025117,626 mi+5,279 mi
- 24/08/2026122,425 mi+4,799 mi
- 24/08/2026122,430 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K20 OBA 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 (K20 OBA) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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