2012 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · LO12 LLZ
2012 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 154,422 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 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 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LO12 LLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 154,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LO12 LLZ Mileage History
- 21/07/2023120,654 mi
- 21/07/2023120,670 mi+16 mi
- 01/08/2024130,218 mi+9,548 mi
- 25/07/2025136,943 mi+6,725 mi
- 24/07/2026154,422 mi+17,479 mi
Average of roughly 11,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LO12 LLZ 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 (LO12 LLZ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
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