2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · P200 OON
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 153,970 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P200 OON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 153,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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P200 OON MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 5 Series (P200 OON) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
P200 OON Mileage History
- 12/09/2023130,213 mi
- 03/09/2024139,028 mi+8,815 mi
- 12/09/2024139,201 mi+173 mi
- 04/09/2025145,891 mi+6,690 mi
- 09/09/2026153,970 mi+8,079 mi
Average of roughly 7,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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