2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · KA05 NER
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 91,669 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA05 NER Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 91,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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KA05 NER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 5 Series (KA05 NER) between November 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KA05 NER Mileage History
- 12/11/201529,085 mi
- 10/11/201641,534 mi+12,449 mi
- 13/11/201752,839 mi+11,305 mi
- 12/11/201861,855 mi+9,016 mi
- 13/11/201968,929 mi+7,074 mi
- 06/11/202074,732 mi+5,803 mi
- 08/11/202178,057 mi+3,325 mi
- 09/11/202178,057 mi
- 10/11/202284,144 mi+6,087 mi
- 14/11/202284,144 mi
- 13/11/202385,895 mi+1,751 mi
- 19/11/202486,779 mi+884 mi
- 14/11/202591,669 mi+4,890 mi
Average of roughly 6,254 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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