2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · LJ62 LKA
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 123,811 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ62 LKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 123,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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LJ62 LKA 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 (LJ62 LKA) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
LJ62 LKA Mileage History
- 27/06/202387,530 mi
- 15/06/202498,508 mi+10,978 mi
- 24/06/202499,023 mi+515 mi
- 24/05/2025110,007 mi+10,984 mi
- 11/05/2026123,811 mi+13,804 mi
Average of roughly 12,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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